Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
6. Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
7. Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement Radio Replacement.
9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement Service and Repair.
10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.
11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
13. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement Knee Bolster Replacement.
14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
15. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement Instrument Cluster Replacement.
16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement Service and Repair.
If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
17. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.




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. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.




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.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

10. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P. Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).
11. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead. Tighten the nuts to 9 Nm (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 Nm (27 lb in).




14. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening. Tighten the screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).




15. Install the end cap screw. Tighten the screws to 2.5 Nm (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 Nm (27 lb in).
18. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment. Tighten the screws to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




19. Install the screw located behind the IPC. Tighten the screw to 9 Nm (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. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.
22. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement Service and Repair.
If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.
23. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.
24. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement Instrument Cluster Replacement.
25. Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement Knee Bolster Replacement.
27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
28. Install the IPM. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
29. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
30. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
31. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement Service and Repair.
32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement Radio Replacement.
33. Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
34. Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
35. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
36. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
37. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
38. Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
39. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.