Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the instrument panel.
^ Align and seat the instrument panel to the bulkhead.
2. Connect the air bag diagnostic monitor electrical connectors.
3. Connect the inertia fuel shutoff switch electrical connector.
4. Connect the bulkhead electrical connector harness.
5. Install the bulkhead wiring harness electrical connectors from inside the engine compartment.
6. Install the instrument panel bolts through the passenger side air bag module opening.
^ Install the RH bolt first.
7. Install the instrument panel bolts through the steering column opening.
8. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side nut.
9. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side nut.
10. Install the instrument panel cowl top bolts.
11. Iinstall the instrument panel defroster grille assembly.
12. Install the instrument panel bolt on the relay bracket.
13. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the cigar lighter and power point.
14. Install the instrument panel reinforcement bolt below the LH corner of the glove compartment.
15. Install the instrument panel to floor brace bolt.
16. Connect the radio ground and the GEM/CTM ground bolts.
17. Connect the LH instrument panel main harness connectors.
1 Connect the instrument panel main harness connectors.
2 Tighten the bolt.
18. Connect the Brake Pedal Position (BPP) switch electrical connector.
19. Install the RH ground bolts.
20. Connect the RH instrument panel main harness connectors.
21. Install the LH and RH cowl side trim panels.
22. Install the LH and RH scuff plates.
23. Install the RH and LH windshield side garnish mouldings.
24. Position the RH assist handle.
25. Install the RH assist handle screws.
26. Install the RH assist handle screw covers.
27. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrip seals into the proper position.
28. Install the passenger side air bag module.
1 Position the passenger side air bag module.
2 Install the bolts.
NOTE: Install the top bolt first.
3 Connect the electrical connector.
WARNING:
^ NEVER PROBE THE CONNECTORS ON THE AIR BAGS. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
^ ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN HANDLING AN AIR BAG.
^ CARRY A LIVE AIR BAG WITH THE BAG AND TRIM COVER POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR BODY. AN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT WILL THEN DEPLOY WITH A MINIMAL CHANCE OF INJURY.
29. Install the glove compartment.
30. Install the instrument panel relay cover.
1 If equipped, connect the sunload sensor.
2 If equipped, connect the autolamp electrical connector.
3 Install the instrument panel relay cover.
31. Position the steering column.
^ Install the steering column support nuts.
32. If equipped, connect the transmission range indicator to the steering column.
1 Connect the cable.
2 Install the bolt.
33. Install the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
1 Position the instrument panel steering column opening cover reinforcement.
2 Install the nuts.
34. Connect the (A) air bag sliding contact electrical connectors and the (B) anti-theft sensor electrical connector.
35. Connect the remaining electrical connectors on the steering column.
36. Feed the antenna lead in cable through the cowl side panel.
1 Feed the antenna lead in cable through the cowl side panel.
2 Seat the antenna lead in cable grommet.
37. Connect the antenna lead in cable to the antenna base.
38. Install the RH front fender splash shield.
1 Position the RH front fender splash shield.
2 Install the screws.
39. Connect the electronic actuator electrical connector.
40. Connect the climate control head vacuum line connector.
41. Install the instrument panel steering column cover.
42. If equipped, install the front floor console assembly.
43. Install the battery cables.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.