Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANELWARNING:
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
- TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, NEVER STRIKE OR DROP THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER, AS IT CAN DAMAGE THE IMPACT SENSOR OR AFFECT ITS CALIBRATION. THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER CONTAINS THE IMPACT SENSOR, WHICH ENABLES THE SYSTEM TO DEPLOY THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS. IF AN AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE IS ACCIDENTALLY DROPPED DURING SERVICE, THE MODULE MUST BE SCRAPPED AND REPLACED WITH A NEW UNIT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL, INCOMPLETE, OR IMPROPER SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT DEPLOYMENT.
CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with the Occupant Classification System (OCS), never replace both the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) and the Occupant Classification Module (OCM) at the same time. If both require replacement, replace one. Then perform the supplemental restraint verification test before replacing the other. Both the ORC and the OCM store OCS calibration data, which they transfer to one another when one of them is replaced. If both are replaced at the same time, an irreversible fault will be set in both modules.
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions.
2. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
3. Remove the floor console (7).
4. Remove the driver side door sill trim cover (1).
5. Remove the steering column opening cover (2).
6. Position the front wheels straight ahead.
7. Remove the steering column tilt lever knob.
8. Remove the column shrouds (1& 2).
9. Disconnect the brake switch electrical connector (1).
10. Disconnect the wiring harness to the column (1, 2 & 3).
11. Remove the shift cable (2) from the column shift lever actuator (1).
12. Release the shift cable from the column bracket and remove it from the bracket.
13. Remove the SKIM module in order to disconnect the electrical connector.
14. Remove the upper steering shaft coupler bolt (2) from the column (1).
15. Separate the shaft from the coupler (7).
16. Remove the four steering column mounting nuts (4).
17. Remove the steering column assembly (3) from the vehicle.
18. Remove the bolts (2) from the pedal support (1).
19. Remove the defroster grille (1).
20. Remove the five upper fence line bolts (1).
21. Disconnect the HVAC electrical connector.
22. Loosen the screws (2 & 3) and disconnect the electrical connectors (1, 2 & 3).
23. Remove the bolt (2) and the ground (1) from the left a-pillar.
24. Disconnect the ABS module electrical connectors (1).
25. Separate the center wire harness from the center support.
26. Remove the two center support bolts (3).
27. Remove the two left support bolts (2).
28. Remove the passenger door sill trim cover (1).
29. Remove the passenger side end cap.Drivers side shown, passenger side similar.
30. Disconnect the antenna cable.
31. Remove the bolt (1) and nut (4) and disconnect the grounds (2 & 3).
32. Disconnect the antenna amplifier connector, if equipped.
33. Remove the right side support bolts (2) and with the help of another person, remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the instrument into the vehicle and guide onto the a-pillar studs (3).
2. Install the right side bolts (2).
3. Install the fenceline bolts (1).
4. Install the bolts (2) into the pedal support bracket.
5. Install the left side support bolts (2).
6. Install the center support bolts (3).
7. Tighten the left side support bolts (2) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.)
8. Tighten the right side support bolts (2) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
9. Tighten the center support bolts (3) to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
10. Tighten the pedal support bracket bolts (2) to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
11. Tighten the fenceline bolts (1) to 9.5 N.m (85 in. lbs.).
12. Connect the antenna amplifier connector, if equipped.
13. Install the grounds (2 & 3) and install the bolt (1) and nut (4).
14. Connect the antenna cable.
15. Install the passenger side end cap. Drivers side shown, passenger side similar.
16. Install the passenger door sill trim cover (1).
17. Position the center wire harness back and connect the ABS module connectors and grounds (1).
18. Install the ground (1) and install the bolts (2).
19. Connect the electrical connectors (1, 2 & 3) and tighten the screws (2 & 3) to 5 N.m (40 in. lbs.).
20. Connect the HVAC electrical connector.
21. Install the defroster grille (1).
NOTE: Torque the upper left nut first then the lower right nut. Then torque the lower left nut then the upper right nut.
22. Position the steering column (3) on the dash panel support (1) and loosely install the mounting nuts (4).
23. Firmly slide the steering column upward against the studs (2) in dash panel and hand tighten the nuts.
24. Center steering column (3) in dash opening and tighten mounting nuts (4) to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
25. Install the steering shaft coupler (7) on the steering shaft (1) and loosely install a new bolt (2).
NOTE: A new bolt must be used for reinstallation.
26. Tighten the coupler bolt (2) to 57 N.m (42 ft. lbs.).
27. Install the shifter cable (2).
28. Connect the wiring harness (1, 2 & 3) to the column.
29. Install the SKIM module.
30. Install the shrouds (1 & 2).
31. Install the lilt lever knob.
32. Connect the brake switch electrical connector (1).
33. Install the steering column opening cover (2).
34. Install the driver side door sill trim cover (1).
35. Install the floor console (7).
36. Connect battery negative cable.