Removal Procedure
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.
- Disconnect the battery negative cable(s). Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine Electrical.
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Remove the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel.
Refer to
Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Remove the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly
and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Remove the instrument panel passenger knee bolster inner and outer
brackets. Refer to
Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement
.
- Remove the passenger side SIR Module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
in SIR.
- Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Remove the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Remove the radio and mounting bracket, if equipped. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Remove the instrument panel compartments, if equipped. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
.
- Remove the heater and the A/C control. Refer to
Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning.
- Remove the push-in fasteners that retain the radio, the heater,
and the A/C wiring harnesses to the instrument panel carrier.
- Remove the steering column wiring harness from the instrument
panel carrier.
- Remove the nuts that retain the steering column to the instrument
panel carrier. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Remove the instrument cluster wiring harness from the instrument
panel carrier.
- Remove the bolts that retain the instrument panel carrier to the vehicle.
- Carefully rotate the instrument panel carrier out and downward
in order to gain access to other components.
Do not remove the
heater and A/C vacuum harness retainers from the air ducts.
- Disconnect the heater and A/C vacuum harness connector at the
lower right of the cowl area.
- Remove the bolts that
retain the air ducts to the instrument panel carrier.
- Remove the air ducts from the instrument panel carrier.
- Remove the wiring harness retainers from the instrument panel
carrier.
- Remove the instrument
panel carrier from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the instrument
panel carrier to the vehicle.
- Install the wiring harness retainers to the instrument panel carrier.
- Install the air ducts
to the instrument panel 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.
- Install the bolts that retain the air ducts to the instrument panel
carrier.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
- Connect the heater and A/C vacuum harness connector at the lower
right of the cowl area.
- Carefully rotate the instrument panel carrier in and upward in
order to install additional components.
- Install the bolts that retain the instrument panel carrier to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).
- Install the instrument cluster wiring harness to the instrument
panel carrier.
- Install the nuts that retain the steering column to the instrument
panel carrier. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the steering column wiring harness to the instrument panel
carrier.
- Install the push-in fasteners that retain the radio, the heater,
and the A/C wiring harnesses to the instrument panel carrier.
- Install the heater and the A/C control. Refer to
Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement
in Heating, Ventilation and
Air Conditioning.
- Install the instrument panel compartments, if equipped. Refer
to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
.
- Install the mounting bracket and radio , if equipped. Refer to
Radio Replacement
in Entertainment.
- Install the engine cover. Refer to
Engine Cover Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Install the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement
.
- Install the passenger side SIR Module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement
in SIR.
- Install the instrument panel passenger knee bolster inner and
outer brackets. Refer to
Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement
.
- Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly
and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Replacement
.
- Install the right hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Install the left hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to
Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement
in Interior Trim.
- Install the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel.
Refer to
Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
Enabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Connect the battery negative cable(s). Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
in Engine
Electrical.