After a non-deployment accident, visually inspect the instrument panel assembly for damage or deformation. Visual damage indicates that there is structural damage. Replace the IP assembly if structural damage is indicated.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

•	Air bag deployment

•	Personal injury

•	Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

•	Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

•	If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the IP trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
6. Remove the retaining studs from the steering column opening.



7. Remove the carrier to cowl fasteners (1).



8. Remove the IP carrier to A-pillar fasteners (1).
9. Pull the IP carrier rearward slightly.



10. Disconnect IP to body connector (1).



11. Disconnect the passenger side body harness electrical connectors (1).



12. Disconnect the left side IP to body electrical connectors (1,2,3).
13. Remove the carrier.
14. Remove the right side window defroster duct fasteners.

Remove the defroster duct.

15. Remove the left side window defroster duct fasteners.

Remove the defroster duct.




16. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the heater and A/C programmer.
17. Remove the heater and A/C programmer bracket.
18. Remove the wiring harness from the bracket retainer.
19. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the fuse block.
20. Remove the fasteners retaining the fuse block.

Remove the fuse block.

21. Remove the left side electrical connectors from the bracket.
22. Remove the right side electrical connectors from the bracket.
23. Remove the wiring harness from the carrier.



24. Remove the IP outer bracket fasteners (5).

Remove the IP outer brackets (1) from the carrier.

25. Remove the IP inner bracket fasteners (6).

Remove the IP inner brackets (2) from the carrier.

26. Remove the radio bracket fasteners (4).

Remove the radio bracket from the carrier (3).




27. Remove the slip bracket fasteners (1).

Remove the slip brackets (2) from the carrier.

1. Install the slip brackets (2) to the carrier.

Loosely install the slip bracket fasteners (1).




2. Install the radio bracket (3) to the carrier.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the radio bracket fasteners (4).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

4. Install the IP inner brackets (2) to the carrier.

Install the IP inner bracket fasteners (6).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

5. Install the IP outer brackets (1) to the carrier.

Install the IP outer bracket fasteners (5).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Install the wiring harness to the carrier.
7. Install the right side electrical connectors to the bracket.
8. Install the left side electrical connectors to the bracket.
9. Install the fuse block.

Install the fasteners retaining the fuse block.

10. Connect the electrical connectors to the fuse block.
11. Install the wiring harness to the bracket retainer.



12. Install the heater and A/C programmer bracket.
13. Connect the electrical connectors to the heater and A/C programmer.
14. Install the left side window defroster duct.

Install the left side window defroster duct fasteners.

15. Install the right side window defroster duct.

Install the right side window defroster duct fasteners.

16. Install the carrier partway.



17. Connect the left side IP to body electrical connectors (1,2,3).



18. Connect the passenger side body harness electrical connectors (1).



19. Connect IP to body connector (1).
20. Align the carrier to the brackets.



21. Install the carrier to A-pillar fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




22. Install the carrier to cowl fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).




23. Tighten the previously installed fasteners (1) to the slip brackets.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

24. Install the retaining studs to the steering column opening.
25. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
26. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
27. Install the IP trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
28. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
29. Connect the negative battery.