Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution .

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution .

1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
2. Remove the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement (w/Console Mounting) Console Replacement (w/o Console Mounting) .
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
5. Remove the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
6. Remove the passenger side airbag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
8. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement or HVAC Control Module Replacement .
9. Remove the accessory switch housing. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .
10. Remove the left air louver housing. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
11. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
12. Remove the communication interface module (CIM), if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
13. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .
14. Remove the data link connector from the I/P. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement .
15. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P. Refer to Park Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement .
16. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
17. Remove both front window air ducts from the I/P assembly.
18. Remove the harness from the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .




19. Remove the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
20. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
21. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.




3. Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
4. Install the harness to the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement - Right Side .
5. Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
6. Install the IPC assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
7. Install the park brake release lever to the I/P. Refer to Park Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement .
8. Install the data link connector to the I/P. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement .
9. Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Replacement .
10. Install the CIM, if equipped. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
11. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
12. Install the left air louver housing. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
13. Install the accessory switch housing. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .
14. Install the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement or HVAC Control Module Replacement .
15. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
16. Install the passenger side airbag module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
17. Install the lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
18. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
19. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Auxiliary Battery) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Single Battery) .
20. Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to Console Replacement (w/Console Mounting) Console Replacement (w/o Console Mounting) .
21. Install the I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .