Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the console assembly.
4. Remove the radio.
5. Remove the closeout/insulator panels.
6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.
7. Remove the I/P compartment trim bezel.
8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
9. Remove the left knee bolster bracket.
10. Remove the right and the left I/P trim panels.
11. Remove the right and the left hinge pillar trim.
12. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
13. Remove the right and the left I/P end caps. Pull outward to disengage the caps from the I/P.
14. Remove the I/P trim pad.
15. Remove the I/P cluster (IPC).
16. Remove the speakers from the I/P.
17. Remove the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) and the YAW sensors from the I/P carrier.
18. Remove the global positioning system (GPS) antenna from the I/P carrier.
19. Remove the remote control door lock receiver.
20. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.




21. Remove the retaining bolts and nuts from the I/P carrier.




22. Remove the retaining bolts from the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door.




23. Remove the I/P compartment striker from the I/P carrier.
24. Remove the I/P carrier from the mounting and slowly route all of the wiring from the I/P carrier.
25. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. Position the I/P carrier to the lower and the upper I/P beams.
2. Route the I/P wiring harness.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

3. Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the I/P carrier.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




4. Install the I/P compartment striker.

Tighten the striker to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).




5. Install the I/P retaining bolt at the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door.

Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

6. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
7. Install the remote control door lock receiver.
8. Install the GPS antenna to the I/P carrier.
9. Install the SDM and the YAW sensors to the I/P carrier.
10. Install the speakers to the I/P.
11. Install the I/P cluster (IPC).
12. Install the I/P trim pad.
13. Install the right and the left I/P end caps.
14. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
15. Install the right and the left hinge pillar trim.
16. Install the right and the left I/P trim panels.
17. Install the left knee bolster bracket.
18. Install the I/P compartment trim bezel.
19. Install the I/P compartment.
20. Install the closeout/insulator panels.
21. Install the radio.
22. Install the console assembly.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.

23. Connect the battery ground cable.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.

24. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.