Instrument Panel Assembly 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.

Remove or Disconnect
1. Left and right sound insulators.
2. I/P end caps.
3. I/P accessory trim plates.
4. Left UP trim plate.
5. Right UP trim plate.
6. Lower UP.
7. Steering column.
8. I/P carrier fasteners to "A" pillar.
9. I/P carrier to cowl fasteners.
10. Pull UP assembly rearward slightly.
11. Electrical connectors
12. I/P assembly.

Install or Connect
1. I/P assembly.
2. Electrical connectors.
3. I/P assembly to cowl fasteners.
4. I/P assembly to "A" pillar fasteners.

Tighten
^ Fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
5. Steering column.
6. Lower I/P
7. Instrument panel trim plates and I/P accessory trim plates.
8. End Caps.
9. Left and right sound insulators.
^ Enable SIR system. Refer to Enabling the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.