Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement

IP Retainer Replacement

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

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the IP center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Compartment Replacement - IP (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Compartment Replacement - IP (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS)) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS, w/o UV8) (Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS Without RPO UV8))Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS with UV8) (Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS With RPO UV8)) .
4. Remove the left IP outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
5. Remove the right IP outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) .
6. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
7. Remove the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left) .
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (U1R, UM5, UM9) Radio Replacement (U3Q, U3R, U3S) in Entertainment.
9. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
10. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement.
11. Remove the IP storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - IP (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - Replacement) .
12. Remove the right IP accessory trim plate. Refer Trim Plate Replacement - IP Accessory Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side) .




13. Remove the IP screws (1) from each end of the IP retainer.




14. Remove the remaining bolts from the IP retainer (1).
15. Partially remove the IP retainer (1) from the IP carrier (2).
Disconnect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.
16. Guide the wiring through the IP retainer openings as necessary.
17. Remove the IP retainer (1) from the vehicle.
18. Remove the Inside air temperature sensor from the IP retainer (1). Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the Inside air temperature sensor to the IP retainer (1). Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.
2. Partially install the IP retainer (1) to the IP carrier (2) and guide the wiring through the IP retainer openings.
3. Connect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.
4. Install the IP retainer bolts.




5. Install the screws (1) to the IP retainer.
6. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left) .
8. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (U1R, UM5, UM9) Radio Replacement (U3Q, U3R, U3S) in Entertainment.
9. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.
10. Install the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement.
11. Install the IP storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - IP (Instrument Panel Storage Compartment - Replacement) .
12. Install the right IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - IP Accessory Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side) .
13. Install the left IP outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
14. Install the right IP outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) .
15. Install the IP center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Compartment Replacement - IP (Base and DHS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (Base and DHS))Compartment Replacement - IP (DTS) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement (DTS)) or Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS, w/o UV8) (Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS Without RPO UV8))Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS with UV8) (Console Replacement - Front Floor (DTS With RPO UV8)) .
16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
17. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.