Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly - Removal

Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (Without UV2))Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (With UV2)) .
3. Remove the left knee bolster support. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Driver) .
4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement - Passenger) .
5. Remove the IP center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS)) or Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8) (Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8))Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8) (Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8)) .
6. Remove the IP endcaps. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
7. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without RPO Code UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (With RPO Code UV2)) .
9. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Remove the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement.




11. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of IP.
12. Disconnect all other electrical connectors from the IP to body.
13. Disconnect the steering column shaft from the steering column.




14. Remove the steering column to body fasteners (1).
15. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, disconnect the shift cable from the steering column.
16. Disconnect the Steering column to body connectors.




17. Remove the IP center support bracket fasteners (1) to floor bracket.




18. Remove IP carrier (1) to cowl fasteners.




19. Remove the fasteners (1,2) from the left and right IP carrier to hinge pillar.




20. Remove the IP and carrier assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the IP and carrier assembly to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the fasteners (1) through the IP carrier to the hinge pillar.

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





3. Install the IP carrier to cowl fasteners (1).

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





4. Install the IP center support bracket fasteners (1) to floor bracket.

Tighten the IP center support bracket fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





5. Install the steering column support fasteners (1).

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

6. Install the steering shaft to the steering column
7. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, Install the shift cable to the steering column.
8. Connect Steering column to body electrical connectors.




9. Connect the IP to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of IP.
10. Install the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement.
11. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) .
12. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without RPO Code UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (With RPO Code UV2)) .
13. Install the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
14. Install the IP extension or the console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS)) or Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8) (Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, w/o UV8))Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8) (Front Floor Console Replacement (DTS, UV8)) .
15. Install the left and right IP endcaps. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) and Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
16. Install the left knee bolster support bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Driver) .
17. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (Without UV2))Driver Knee Bolster Replacement (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Driver (With UV2)) .
18. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement - Passenger) .
19. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.