Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

IP Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer toSIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without RPO UV2))Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (With RPO UV2)) .
3. Remove the left knee bolster support. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left) .
4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (Knee Bolster Replacement - Right) .
5. Remove the IP center seat 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)) in Seats, 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)) .
6. Remove the IP outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) and Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
7. Remove the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) in Interior Trim.
8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2)) .
9. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper (Service and Repair) .
10. Remove the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement Service and Repair




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 bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Floor Shift) Steering Column Replacement (Column Shift) in Steering Wheel and Column.
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 bolts (1) to floor bracket.




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




19. Remove the bolt (1) and nuts (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 nuts and bolts (1, 2) to the IP carrier.

Tighten the IP carrier nuts and bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).





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

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





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

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





5. Install the steering column bolts (1). Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Floor Shift) Steering Column Replacement (Column Shift) in Steering Wheel and Column.
6. For a DeVille base model, or the DeVille DHS, Install the shift cable to the steering column.
7. Connect Steering column to body electrical connectors.




8. Connect the IP to body electrical connectors (1) at top outside corners of IP.
9. Install the heads up display, if equipped with UV8. Refer to Head Up Display Module Replacement Service and Repair
10. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - IP Upper (Service and Repair) .
11. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2)) .
12. Install the windshield pillar trim. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar) in Interior Trim.
13. Install the center seat or the center 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)) in Seats, 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)) .
14. Install the left and right IP outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right) and Instrument Panel (IP) Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left) .
15. Install the left knee bolster support bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left) .
16. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Without RPO UV2))Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (UV2) (Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (With RPO UV2)) .
17. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (Knee Bolster Replacement - Right) .
18. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.