Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

Instrument panel, removing and installing






1. Cover
2. Hex-bolt (4x) 5 Nm (44 in lb)
3. Self-tapping screw
4. Hex-bolt 5 Nm (44 in. lb)

5. Hex-nut
Remove radio to remove nut

Removing

CAUTION: Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.

Disconnect battery Ground strap at battery.

Remove parking brake lever trim, refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Console/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Remove rear center console, refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Console/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Remove front center console, refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Console/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Remove passenger side cover, refer to Body and Frame/Trim Panel/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Remove driver's side knee bar, refer to Restraint Systems/Knee Diverter/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Disconnect harness connectors, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Service and Repair Service and Repair

Remove instrument cluster, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators/Instrument Panel/Service and Repair Service and Repair


Installing

Slightly screw in bolts on side and below.
Align instrument panel.

Distance from windshield should be approx. 7 mm (1/4 in).

Adjust instrument panel height to contour of door trim panels (with door closed) and tighten bolts to 6 Nm (53 in lb)