Instrument Panel Base

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement
3. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Replacement
4. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel. Grab Handle Bezel
5. Remove the speaker bezels from the instrument panel. Service and Repair
6. Remove the radio from the instrument panel. Service and Repair
7. Remove the heater-A/C control from the instrument panel. Service and Repair
8. Remove the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets from the instrument panel. Service and Repair
9. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
10. Place the instrument panel on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from any possible cosmetic damage.
11. Remove the passenger side airbag door from the instrument panel. Service and Repair
12. Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel.
13. Remove the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel.
14. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the base trim onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the passenger side airbag door onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
5. Install the instrument panel assembly into the vehicle. Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
6. Install the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
7. Install the heater-A/C control onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
8. Install the radio onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
9. Install the speaker bezels onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
10. Install the grab handle bezel onto the instrument panel. Grab Handle Bezel
11. Install the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel. Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Replacement
12. Install the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel. Instrument Cluster Replacement
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.