Instrument Panel Assembly From Carrier Replacement

Description:

Inspect
^ After a non-deployment accident, visually inspect the instrument panel assembly for damage or deformation. Any visible damage would indicate structural damage and therefore mandate I/P assembly replacement.

Remove or Disconnect
^ Disable SIR system. Refer to Disabling the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.
CAUTION: When servicing an I/P assembly containing a live inflator module, or when leaving an I/P assembly containing a live inflator module unattended on a bench or other surface, always face the air bag deployment opening up, away from the surface. This is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Failure to follow procedures could result in personal injury.

1. Left and right sound insulators.
2. I/P end caps.
3. I/P accessory trim plates.
4. Left I/P trim plate.
5. Right I/P trim plate.
6. Lower I/P
7. Lower steering column.

Important
^ Place protective cloth on steering column to protect column from scratches.
8. I/P assembly fasteners.
9. Pull I/P assembly rearward slightly.
10. Electrical connectors.
11. I/P assembly.

Install or Connect
1. I/P assembly.
2. Electrical connectors.
3. I/P assembly fasteners.

Tighten
^ Fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb in)
4. Steering column.
5. Lower I/P
6. Instrument panel trim plates and I/P accessory trim plates.
7. End caps.
8. Left and right sound insulators.
^ Enable SIR system.