Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door.
3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings.
4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates.
5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels.
6. Remove the lower center I/P extension.
7. Remove the accessory trim panel.
8. Remove the radio.
9. Remove the HVAC control assembly.
10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet.
11. Remove the right air outlet.
12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel.
13. Remove the knee bolster.
14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel.
15. Remove the IPC.
16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer.
17. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P.




18. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.




19. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
20. Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.




21. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.




22. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
23. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.




24. Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
25. Remove the digital radio receiver.
26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM).




27. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.




28. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.




29. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
30. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.




31. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
32. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.




33. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
34. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.




35. Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.




36. Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.




37. Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.




38. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
39. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
2. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.




3. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.




4. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.




5. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
6. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
7. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.




8. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.




9. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.




10. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

11. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




12. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
13. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

Tighten the screw to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




14. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).




15. Install the end cap screw.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).




16. Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.




17. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.

Tighten the screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

18. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




19. Install the screw located behind the IPC.

Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).




20. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
21. Install the DRL sensor to the I/P.
22. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch.
23. Install the left air outlet.
24. Install the IPC.
25. Install the IPC bezel.
26. Install the knee bolster.
27. Install the knee bolster trim panel.
28. Install the IPM.
29. Install the digital radio receiver.
30. Install the right air outlet.
31. Install the HVAC control assembly.
32. Install the radio.
33. Install the accessory trim panel.
34. Install the I/P storage compartment door.
35. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings.
36. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels.
37. Install the left and right front door sill plates.
38. Install the lower center I/P extension.
39. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.