Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Removal Procedure





If the retainer is to be replaced with a new retainer, the shipping strap (1) must be cut off the new retainer after installation of the retainer to the instrument panel (I/P) carrier.

1. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .




2. Remove the upper A/C vents.
3. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement .
4. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
5. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
7. Remove the left and right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side , and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
8. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .




9. Remove the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.
10. Remove the screws securing the side of the retainer to the I/P carrier.




11. Remove the screws securing the lower center stack.




12. Remove the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.
13. Disconnect the passenger side inline connector.
14. Disconnect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.




15. Remove the screws securing the retainer to the to I/P carrier.




16. Remove the upper retainer to carrier screws.
17. Remove the I/P retainer.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the I/P retainer onto the I/P carrier.




2. Install the upper I/P retainer screws.
3. Connect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.
4. Connect the passenger side inline connector.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

5. Install the screws securing the retainer to the I/P carrier.

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





6. Install the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

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





7. Install the screws securing the lower center stack.

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

8. Install the fasteners securing the side of the retainer the center support.

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





9. Install the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.

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

10. Raise the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
11. Install the left and right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
12. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
13. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
14. Install the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
15. Install the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement .




16. Install the upper A/C vents.
17. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .