Removal Procedure
- Disconnect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in Restraint (SIR).
- Remove the instrument panel (IP) insulators. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side
and
to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side
.
- Remove the left and the right carpet retainers. Refer to
Front Carpet Retainer Replacement
in Interior
Trim.
- Remove the side upper garnish moldings from the windshield. Refer
to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the IP upper trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
.
- Remove the steering column filler. Refer to
Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement
.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Remove the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column -
Tilt.
- Remove the IP cluster trim plate. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement
.
- Remove the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to
Control Assembly Replacement
in HVAC-Manual.
- Remove the IP cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to
Headlamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the HUD dimmer switch, if equipped. Refer to
Head Up Display Switch Replacement
.
- Remove the HUD module, if equipped. Refer to
Head Up Display Module Replacement
.
- Remove the driver information center. Refer to
Driver Information Center Module Replacement
.
- Remove the IP compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
.
- Remove the IP compartment lamp. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement
.
- Remove the IP compartment lamp switch.
- Remove the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
in HVAC-Automatic.
- Remove the IP trim pad
bolts at the windshield.
- Remove the mounting bolts (1)
from the left side lower trim pad.
- Remove the mounting bolt (1)
from the IP cluster pocket.
- Position the IP wiring harness aside.
- Remove the IP trim pad from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the IP trim pad
to the vehicle.
- Reposition the IP wiring harness.
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.
- Install the IP upper
trim pad bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the IP cluster
pocket bolt (1).
Tighten
Tighten the pocket bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).
- Install the left side
IP lower bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the IP lower bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Install the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column -
Tilt.
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Install the steering column filler. Refer to
Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement
.
- Install the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
.
- Install the IP upper trim panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Install the side upper garnish moldings to the windshield. Refer
to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Install the IP insulators. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side
and to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side
.
- Install the IP compartment lamp switch.
- Install the IP compartment lamp. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the IP compartment. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
.
- Install the driver information center. Refer to
Driver Information Center Module Replacement
.
- Install the HUD module , if equipped. Refer to
Head Up Display Module Replacement
.
- Install the HUD dimmer switch, if equipped. Refer to
Head Up Display Switch Replacement
.
- Install the headlamp switch. Refer to
Headlamp Switch Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Install the air temperature sensor, if equipped. Refer to
Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
in HVAC-Automatic.
- Install the IP cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to
Control Assembly Replacement
in HVAC-Manual.
- Install the radio system. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the IP trim plate. Refer to
Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Install the carpet retainers. Refer to
Front Carpet Retainer Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Connect the battery ground negative cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.