Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (D55) (Console Replacement (D55)).




3. Remove the support cover (4) from the hinge pillar tie bar support brace (2).
4. Remove the steering column opening bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement - Driver).
5. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (UY9) (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).
6. Remove the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right).
7. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - Replacement).
9. Disconnect the aspirator tube.
10. Disconnect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.
11. Remove the PSIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
12. Remove the instrument panel trim panels. Refer to both of the following procedures:

* Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Left)
* Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Right)

13. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
14. Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement) in Body Front End.
15. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.




16. Remove the right instrument panel to hinge pillar tie bar fastener (1).




17. Remove the center instrument panel to hinge pillar tie bar fasteners (2), on each side of the radio/climate control panel opening.
18. Remove the lower instrument panel to bracket fasteners (1), at each end of the IP.
19. Remove the instrument panel to dash panel fasteners (3, 4).
20. Partially remove the instrument panel.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
21. Push the aspirator tube through the IP.
22. With the aid from an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly.


Installation Procedure




1. Ensure the retainer nuts to the dash panel are not damaged or broken. If broken or damaged nuts are present, replace the retainer nuts.
2. With the aid from an assistant, partially install the instrument panel assembly.
3. Connect the electrical connectors.
4. Pull the aspirator tube through the IP to the original location.
5. Align the instrument panel to the hinge pillar tie bar mounting brackets.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the instrument panel fasteners (3).

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the instrument panel to dash panel fasteners (4).

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

8. Install the lower instrument panel to bracket fasteners (1).

Tighten the fasteners to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

9. Install the 4 center instrument panel to tie bar fasteners (2).

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




10. Install the right instrument panel to tie bar fastener (1).

Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

11. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
12. Install the hood latch release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement) in Body Front End.
13. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
14. Install the instrument panel trim plates. Refer to both of the following procedures:

* Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Left)
* Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Right)

15. Install the PSIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
16. Connect the aspirator tube to the inside air temperature sensor.
17. Connect the electrical connector.
18. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - Replacement).
19. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
20. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right).
21. Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (UY9) (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).
22. Install the steering column opening bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement - Driver).




23. Install the support cover (4) to the hinge pillar tie bar support brace (2).
24. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (D55) (Console Replacement (D55)).
25. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.