Important: If you are removing the instrument panel in order to gain access to other components, you may remove the instrument panel as a complete assembly. Refer to the Instrument Panel Removal Procedure below. If you are replacing the instrument panel, continue with this 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.

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. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
4. Remove the following components from the instrument panel (2):

4.1.	The 3 screws (3)

4.2.	The IP compartment trim plate (1)




5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
6. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
7. Remove the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
9. Remove the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement .
10. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
11. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the 2 IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers (2) located below the hazard and defogger switches from the instrument panel.
12. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the hazard warning switch (1) from the instrument panel.



13. Disconnect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
14. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle.



15. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the rear window defogger switch (1) from the instrument panel, if equipped.



16. Disconnect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
17. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle, if equipped.
18. Remove the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in Heating and Ventilation (Non A/C) or HVAC Systems with A/C - Manual.
19. Remove the IP lamp dimmer control. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement .
20. Remove the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
21. Remove the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .
22. Remove the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
23. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and remove the IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers located next to the switches at the left of the instrument panel.



24. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

24.1.

The 8 bolts (1 and 4)

24.2.

The IP drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3)

25. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.



26. Remove the screw (2) which secures the hood latch release handle (1) to the instrument panel (3).
27. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the instrument panel (3).
28. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
29. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
30. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
31. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
32. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
33. Remove the bolt which secures the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
34. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.



35. Remove the 2 bolts (3,6) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.
36. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the instrument panel (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
37. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.



38. Remove the bolt (2) located in the steering column area which secures the instrument panel (1).



39. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the instrument panel (2).



40. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the instrument panel (2).



41. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) which secure the instrument panel (2).
42. Remove the instrument panel (2) from the vehicle.



43. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

43.1.

The screw (2)

43.2.

The air distribution center duct (1)




44. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

44.1.

The 4 screws (1)

44.2.

The windshield defroster outlet duct (2)

44.3.

The heater duct




45. Remove the screw (3) from the left side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).



46. Remove the 2 screws (1) from the center of the rear of the instrument panel (3) which secure the IP wiring harness (2).



47. Remove the screw (3) from the right side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).



48. Release the wiring harness retainers and remove the IP wiring harness (2) from the IP reinforcement (1).



49. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

49.1.

The 10 screws

49.2.

The 4 bolts

49.3.

The IP reinforcement

49.4.

The left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3)

49.5.

The 3 screws

49.6.

The right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector

49.7.

The 2 screws

49.8.

The IP compartment door reinforcement (1)




50. Remove the following components from the instrument panel (3):

50.1.

The 4 screws (2)

50.2.

The IP passengers knee bolster panel (1)




51. Remove the left vent outlet deflector (2) from the instrument panel.



52. Remove the following components from the instrument panel (1):

52.1.

The 3 screws

52.2.

The center IP bracket (2)




53. Remove the following components from the instrument panel (3):

53.1.

The 2 screws (2)

53.2.

The left IP bracket (1)

1. Install the left IP bracket (1) to the instrument panel (3). Secure the bracket with the 2 screws (2).



2. Install the center IP bracket (2) to the instrument panel (1). Secure the bracket with the 3 screws.



3. Install the left vent outlet deflector (2) to the instrument panel.



4. Install the IP passengers knee bolster panel (1) to the instrument panel (3). Secure the panel with the 4 screws (2).



5. Install the IP compartment door reinforcement (1) to the instrument panel. Secure the reinforcement with 2 screws.
6. Install the right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector to the instrument panel. Secure the air deflector with the 3 screws.
7. Install the left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3) to the instrument panel.
8. Install the IP reinforcement to the instrument panel. Secure the reinforcement with the following:

8.1.	The 10 screws

8.2.	The 4 bolts




9. Install the IP wiring harness (2) to the IP reinforcement (1). Secure the harness with the plastic retainers.



10. Install the screw (3) to the left side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).



11. Install the 2 screws (1) to the center of the rear of the instrument panel (3) which secure the IP wiring harness (2).



12. Install the screw (3) to the right side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).



13. Install the heater duct to the instrument panel.
14. Install the windshield defroster outlet duct (2) to the instrument panel. Secure the outlet duct with the 4 screws (1).



15. Install the air distribution center duct (1) to the instrument panel. Secure the center duct with the screw (2).



16. Install the instrument panel (2) to the vehicle. Secure the IP with the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten fully.



17. Install the bolt (2) located in the steering column area which secures the instrument panel (1). Do not tighten fully.



18. Install the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side. Do not tighten fully.

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.

19. Install the 2 bolts (3,6) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.

Tighten
Tighten all of the instrument panel mounting bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

20. Reposition the floor panel carpet around the center of the instrument panel (2).
21. Install the left upper IP bolt trim cover to the instrument panel.
22. Install the right upper IP bolt trim cover to the instrument panel.
23. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.



24. Install the bolt which secures the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and ground wire are located to the left front of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
25. Connect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector. Secure the connector with the connector position assurance (CPA).
26. Connect the radio antenna cable lead to the extension cable in the junction block area.
27. Connect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors to the junction block.
28. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
29. Install the hood latch release handle (1) to the instrument panel (3). Secure the handle with the screw (2).



30. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
31. Install the IP drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3) to the vehicle. Secure the bolster panels with the 8 bolts (1 and 4).



32. Install the IP lamp dimmer control. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement .
33. Install the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement .
34. Install the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
35. Install the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
36. Install the IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers located next to the switches at the left of the instrument panel.
37. Install the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in Heating and Ventilation (Non A/C) or HVAC Systems with A/C - Manual.
38. Connect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
39. Install the rear window defogger switch (1) to the instrument panel, if equipped. Ensure that the retaining tabs are fully engaged.



40. Connect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
41. Install the hazard warning switch (1) to the instrument panel. Ensure that the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
42. Install the 2 IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers located below the hazard and defogger switches to the instrument panel.
43. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
44. Install the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement .
45. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
46. Install the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
47. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
48. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.



49. Install the IP compartment trim plate (1) to the instrument panel (2). Secure the trim plate with the 3 screws (3).
50. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
51. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
52. Connect the negative battery cable.

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 front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
4. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
5. Remove the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
6. Remove the mode control cable (3) at the heater case.



7. Remove the temperature control cable (1) at the heater case (2).



8. Remove the fresh/recirc control cable (1) at the blower case (3).
9. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
10. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.



11. Remove the screw (2) which secures the hood latch release handle (1) to the instrument panel (3).
12. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the instrument panel (3).
13. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
14. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
15. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
16. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
17. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
18. Remove the bolt which secures the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
19. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.



20. Remove the 2 bolts (3,6) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.
21. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the instrument panel (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
22. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.



23. Remove the bolt (2) located in the steering column area which secures the instrument panel (1).



24. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the instrument panel (2).



25. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the instrument panel (2).



26. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) which secure the instrument panel (2).
27. Remove the instrument panel (2) from the vehicle.

1. Install the instrument panel (2) to the vehicle. Secure the IP with the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten fully.



2. Install the bolt (2) located in the steering column area which secures the instrument panel (1). Do not tighten fully.



3. Install the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side. Do not tighten fully.

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.

4. Install the 2 bolts (3,6) which secure the instrument panel (2) at each side.

Tighten
Tighten all of the instrument panel mounting bolts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).

5. Reposition the floor panel carpet around the center of the instrument panel (2).
6. Install the left upper IP bolt trim cover to the instrument panel.
7. Install the right upper IP bolt trim cover to the instrument panel.



8. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
9. Install the bolt which secures the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and ground wire are located to the left front of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
10. Connect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector. Secure the connector with the connector position assurance (CPA).
11. Connect the radio antenna cable lead to the extension cable in the junction block area.
12. Connect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors to the junction block.
13. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
14. Install the hood latch release handle (1) to the instrument panel (3). Secure the handle with the screw (2).



15. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard or Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
16. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
17. Install the fresh/recirc control cable (1) at the blower case (3).



18. Install the temperature control cable (1) at the heater case (2).



19. Install the mode control cable (3) at the heater case.
20. Adjust the heater control cables as necessary. Refer to the following:

•	Temperature Control Cable Adjustment

•	Mode Control Cable Adjustment

•	Vent Control Cable Adjustment

21. Install the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
22. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
23. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
24. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
25. Connect the negative battery cable.