To Connect
TO CONNECT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND HVAC UNIT HOUSINGS- Place the instrument panel on the HVAC housing.
- Install the two bolts and two nuts holding the HVAC housing to the instrument panel.
- Connect the HVAC wiring connector to the instrument panel wire harness.
If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all non damaged parts and wiring harness to the new instrument panel assembly.
1. With the help of an assistant, place the instrument panel in the vehicle, carefully guiding the HVAC housing studs through the bulkhead and into position.
2. Install the seven bolts and five screws attaching instrument panel to fenceline and cowl side.
3. Place jute on top of instrument panel. Install three push fasteners retaining jute to top of instrument panel.
4. Install the instrument panel top cover.
5. Install the four steering column retaining bolts.
6. Connect the transmission shift interlock and wire connector.
7. Connect all the column wiring and clip the harness to the steering column.
8. Install two screws to the steering column shrouds.
9. Connect the junction block wiring connectors.
10. Install one bolt to the left side support strut to bulkhead.
11. Install five screws and one wire connector to left lower instrument panel trim bezel.
12. Install the one left side, center instrument panel support bolt.
13. Install the left silencer.
14. Install the four left A-pillar instrument panel retainers.
15. Connect the right door harness connectors located within the A-pillar.
16. Install the right A-pillar trim.
17. Install the left end cover.
18. Install the two screws to the left cowl kick panel.
19. Install the left sill plate.
20. Install the one right side, center instrument panel support bolt.
21. Install the right silencer.
22. Install the four right A-pillar instrument panel retainers.
23. Connect the right door harness connectors located within the A-pillar.
24. Install the glove box.
25. Install the right A-pillar trim.
26. Install the right end cover.
27. Install the two screws to the right cowl kick panel.
28. Install the right sill plate.
29. Connect the console wiring connectors and clip the push in fasteners.
30. Install the left and right rear floor heat ducts.
31. Connect the two harness connectors to the amplifier.
32. Install three screws to the amplifier.
33. Install floor center console. Install two mounting screws in the front and two mounting screws inside console storage bin.
34. Install the transmission range indicator bezel and one screw to shift knob.
35. Connect the battery negative remote cable.
36. Install four bolts and two connectors to the driver seat assembly. Refer to Body, Seats, Front Seat, Installation.
37. Install four bolts and one connector to the passenger seat assembly. Refer to Body, Seats, Front Seat, Installation.
38. Hoist vehicle and install the lower HVAC housing retaining nut.
39. Lower vehicle from hoist.
40. Install the two top HVAC housing retaining nuts in engine compartment.
41. Install one bolt retaining the A/C lines to the right strut tower.
42. Top off the coolant.
43. Recharge the A/C refrigerant with specified amount Refer to placard in engine compartment.