Instrument Panel Support - Installation

INSTALLATION

NOTE: LHD model shown in the following illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Install the instrument panel wire harness (1) onto the instrument panel support (2) and engage the wire harness retainers to the support.





2. If removed, position the air distribution duct (2) into the back of the instrument panel cover (3).

3. Install the six screws (1) that secure the air distribution duct to the instrument panel cover. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).





4. Install the instrument panel support cover (2) onto the instrument panel support (4).

5. Install the 31 screws (3) that secure the instrument panel support cover to the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).

6. Position the instrument panel wire harness (1) to the instrument panel support cover and engage the wire harness retainers to the cover.





7. Position the remote compass module (2) onto the top of the instrument panel (3).

8. Install the two screws (4) that secure the remote compass module to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).

9. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the remote compass module.






NOTE: Driver side demister duct shown in illustration. Passenger side demister duct similar.

10. Position each demister duct (2) to the top of the instrument panel (3).

11. Install the four screws (1) that secure each demister duct to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).





12. Position the defroster duct (4) to the back of the instrument panel.

13. Install the four screws (2) that secure the defroster duct to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).

14. Connect the right demister duct (1) and the left demister duct (3) to the defroster duct.





15. Install the driver side knee airbag.

16. Install the instrument cluster.

17. Install the cluster bezel (1) onto the instrument panel (2). Make sure the snap retainers are fully engaged to the instrument panel.





18. Position the center duct (2) into the opening in the instrument panel (1). Rotate and tilt the duct as necessary.

19. Connect the center duct to the air distribution duct (3).





20. Position the glove box damper (5) onto the instrument panel support (3).

21. Install the two screws (4) that secure the glove box damper to the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).

22. Position the grab handle base (2) onto the instrument panel support.

23. Install the four screws (1) that secure the grab handle base to the instrument panel support. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).





24. Install the passenger side airbag and cover (4).

25. Position the grab handle (3) onto the grab handle base (6).

26. Install the two screws (5) that secure the grab handle to the grab handle bass. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).

27. Install the two grab handle covers (1) onto the grab handle. Make sure the snap retainers are fully engaged to the grab handle.

28. Install the two instrument panel speakers.

29. Install the radio.

30. Install the instrument panel assembly.