Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) RETAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




If the retainer is to be replaced with a new retainer, the shipping strap (1) must be cut off the new retainer after installation of the retainer to the instrument panel (I/P) carrier.
1. Remove the center console.




2. Remove the upper A/C vents.
3. Remove the radio assembly.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment assembly.
5. Remove the I/P cluster.
6. Remove the defroster grille.
7. Remove the left and right I/P closeout panel.
8. Lower the steering column.




9. Remove the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.
10. Remove the screws securing the side of the retainer to the I/P carrier.




11. Remove the screws securing the lower center stack.




12. Remove the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.
13. Disconnect the passenger side inline connector.
14. Disconnect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.




15. Remove the screws securing the retainer to the to I/P carrier.




16. Remove the upper retainer to carrier screws.
17. Remove the I/P retainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the I/P retainer onto the I/P carrier.




2. Install the upper I/P retainer screws.
3. Connect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.
4. Connect the passenger side inline connector.




5. Install the screws securing the retainer to the I/P carrier.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




6. Install the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




7. Install the screws securing the lower center stack.

Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

8. Install the fasteners securing the side of the retainer the center support.

Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




9. Install the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

10. Raise the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Install the left and right I/P closeout panel.
12. Install the defroster grille.
13. Install the I/P cluster.
14. Install the I/P compartment assembly.
15. Install the radio assembly.




16. Install the upper A/C vents.
17. Install the center console.