Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

WARNING:
- ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUBBER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND OTHER INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN AND EYES.
- USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PASSENGER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER AIRBAGS ARE SERVICED WITH DOORS IN THE ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove radio.
3. Remove glove compartment.
4. Remove cup holder.
5. Remove instrument cluster.
6. Remove passenger airbag.
7. Remove right and left speakers.
8. Remove center bezel.

HVAC Control Module:

9. Remove air conditioning push-button control module.

Power Distribution Center Cover:

10. Twist cover lock 1/4 turn and remove Power Distribution Center (PDC) cover.

Steering Column Shroud:

11. Remove nut and screws and remove steering column shroud.

Power Distribution Center:

12. Remove PDC bolt, nut and nut for ground wire.

Power Distribution Center Connector:

13. Disconnect PDC electrical connectors and remove.

Passenger Side Air Nozzle Cover:

14. Remove screws and remove passenger side air nozzle cover.

Side Covers & Nozzles:

15. Remove screws and remove left side cover.
16. Remove left outer and inner air nozzles.
17. Remove right side cover.
18. Remove right outer and inner air nozzles.

Protective Mat:

19. Remove protective matting from cluster location.

Instrument Panel Top Cover:

20. Remove instrument panel top cover screws and cover.

Center Vent Hose:

21. Remove vent hose.

Brake Pedal Spring:

22. Remove brake pedal spring.

Ignition Transponder:

23. Remove ignition transponder.

CAUTION: The position of the steering gear must not be altered again for the entire duration of the work procedure.

24. Turn the steering wheel and lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.

Steering Column Bolts:

25. Remove steering column support bolts.

Instrument Panel Fasteners:

26. Remove the screws and remove instrument panel.

INSTALLATION

Alignment Cutout - 1:

Alignment Cutout - 2:

1. Install the instrument panel.

NOTE: The guides on the bottom of the instrument panel must engage in the cutouts on the left and right next to the heater housing.

2. Route wire harness through the panel.
3. Install and tighten 12 instrument panel screws.

CAUTION: The position of the steering gear must not be altered.

4. Raise steering column into position and install the bolts.
5. Tighten steering column bolts to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. Install ignition transponder onto column lock.

NOTE: The dome on the transponder must engage into the groove on the ignition switch.

7. Install brake pedal spring.
8. Install vent hose.
9. Install instrument panel top cover and screws.
10. Install right outer and inner air nozzles.
11. Install right side cover and screws.
12. Wrap protective mat around connectors behind instrument.
13. Install left outer and inner air nozzles.
14. Install left side cover and screws.
15. Install passenger side air nozzle cover and bracket and install the screws.
16. Position Power Distribution Center (PDC) in vehicle and connect electrical connectors.
17. Install PDC and install bolt and nut.
18. Install PDC ground cable and nut.
19. Install steering column shroud and install the two screws and one nut.
20. Install PDC cover and twist lock 1/4 turn to secure in place.
21. Connect electrical connectors and cables to air conditioning push-button module and install.
22. Install center bezel.
23. Install left and right speakers.
24 Install passenger airbag.
25 Install instrument cluster.
26 Install cup holder.
27 Install glove compartment.
28 Install radio.
29 Connect battery negative cable.