Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
5. Remove the closeout/insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the I/P compartment trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the right and the left I/P trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the right and the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
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. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Remove the I/P cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Cluster Replacement).
16. Remove the speakers from the I/P. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Radio Front Speaker Replacement).
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. Refer to Electronic Navigation Antenna Replacement (Service and Repair).
19. Remove the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).




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.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the retaining bolts and nuts to the I/P carrier and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. Install the I/P compartment striker and tighten to 1.9 Nm (17 lb in).




5. Install the I/P retaining bolt at the lower beam behind the I/P compartment door and tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb in).
6. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
7. Install the remote control door lock receiver. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the GPS antenna to the I/P carrier. Refer to Electronic Navigation Antenna Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the SDM and the YAW sensors to the I/P carrier.
10. Install the speakers to the I/P. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement (Radio Front Speaker Replacement).
11. Install the I/P cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Cluster Replacement).
12. Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the right and the left I/P end caps.
14. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the right and the left hinge pillar trim. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
16. Install the right and the left I/P trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) and to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair).
17. Install the left knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
18. Install the I/P compartment trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Trim Bezel Replacement (Service and Repair).
19. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Install the closeout/insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Service and Repair) and to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
21. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
22. Install the console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Service Precautions).

23. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).

24. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).