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Instrument Panel Primary Components


Object Number: 245118  Size: LF
(1)Carrier
(2)I/P Right Air Distribution Duct
(3)I/P Compartment
(4)Center Trim Panel
(5)Console Trim Panel
(6)Console
(7)Front Floor Console
(8)Heater and A/C Control
(9)I/P Center Air Distribution
(10)Rear Defogger/Hazard Switch Assembly
(11)I/P Cluster Trim Panel
(12)I/P Cluster
(13)Junction Block Trim Cover
(14)Knee Bolster Trim Panel
(15)Knee Bolster
(16)Remote Control Mirror/Dimmer Switch
(17)I/P Left Air Distribution Duct

The instrument panel assembly mounts to the following parts of the vehicle body:

    • The steering column supporting bracket
    • The support member
    • Along the base of the windshield opening

The instrument panel is the attaching base for the following components:

    • The instrument panel compartment
    • The instrument cluster assembly
    • The instrument panel cluster trim plate
    • The radio
    • The heater control unit

For appearance, the instrument panel covers the routing of the following major assemblies:

    • The heating and A/C components
    • The electrical components
    • The electrical connectors
    • The wiring harnesses

The instrument panel includes the following components:

    • An illumination controller
    • A radio (if equipped)
    • The heater control unit
    • The hazard switch
    • The air conditioning switch (if equipped)
    • The cigar lighter
    • The ashtray
    • The hood latch release lever
    • The instrument panel compartment
    • The I/P drivers knee bolster
    • The side vent outlets
    • The center vent outlets
    • The defroster outlets