Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Tools Required

J 42640 Steering Wheel Anti-Rotation Pin


Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (UV8) (Console Replacement (With RPO Code UV8))Console Replacement (w/o UV8) (Console Replacement (Without RPO Code UV8)).
3. Remove the drivers knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the IP outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement).
5. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Defroster Grille Replacement).




7. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connectors (1) at the top, outside corners of IP.




8. For RHD (Right Hand Drive) only, Remove the park brake cable from the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement (LHD).




9. With the steering wheel centered, install the J 42640 in order to lock the steering column.




10. Remove the steering column to body fasteners (1).
11. Disconnect the steering shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.




12. Disconnect the steering column harness connector (1).




13. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) for the tilt and telescoping module, to the main body harness, if equipped.




14. Disconnect the body harness connection (1) and the audio antenna connection (2), which are located next to the IP extension.




15. Remove the IP extension fasteners (1).




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




17. Remove the fasteners (2) from the left and right IP carrier to hinge pillar.
18. Remove the IP assembly (3) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the IP assembly (3) to the vehicle.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the IP assembly to hinge pillar fasteners (2).

Tighten the IP carrier fasteners (2) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





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

Tighten the IP carrier to cowl fasteners (1) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





4. Install the IP extension fasteners (1).

Tighten the IP extension fasteners (1) 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. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement.




7. Remove the J 42640 from the steering column.




8. Connect the steering column main harness electrical connector (1).




9. Connect the tilt and telescoping module electrical connector (1), if equipped.




10. Connect the body harness electrical connector (1) and the audio antenna connection (2).




11. For RHD, Install the park brake cable to the park brake pedal assembly. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement (LHD).




12. Connect the IP to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of IP.
13. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Defroster Grille Replacement).
14. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
16. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement (UV8) (Console Replacement (With RPO Code UV8))Console Replacement (w/o UV8) (Console Replacement (Without RPO Code UV8)).
17. Install the left and right IP outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement).
18. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.