Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right) .
3. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Trim Panel Replacement) .
6. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement) .
7. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
8. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
9. Remove the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.
10. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement) .
11. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
12. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement (Hood Release Lever Replacement) .
13. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
14. Remove the front floor console bracket. Refer to Floor Console Bracket Replacement (Floor Console Bracket Replacement) .
15. Remove the audio system. Refer to Radio Replacement.
16. Remove the heater A/C controls. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (Single Zone).
17. Remove the switch bank. Refer to Multifunction Switch Assembly Replacement - Instrument Panel.
18. Remove the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.
19. Remove the instrument panel upper trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) .
20. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
21. Remove the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement Service and Repair




22. Remove the bolts/screws (1) that secure the instrument panel (3) to the body.
23. Lift up from the bottom of the instrument panel in order to release the IP top retainers.
24. Remove the wiring harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Wiring Harness Replacement) .
25. Remove the instrument panel (3) from the body.



Installation Procedure






Important: The instrument panel will rest off of the lower mounts when you lower the instrument panel. This will aid in the routing of the wiring harness. Prop the instrument panel up in order to route the harness, as needed.


1. Perform the following steps in order to install the instrument panel (2) to the body:

1. Secure the top retainers.
2. Lower the instrument panel.

2. Install the wiring harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Wiring Harness Replacement) .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the bolts/screws (1) to the instrument panel body (3).

Tighten the bolts/screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the data link connector. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement Service and Repair
5. Install the headlamp switch. Refer Headlamp Switch Replacement.
6. Install the instrument panel upper trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement) in Interior Trim.
8. Install the switch bank. Refer to Multifunction Switch Assembly Replacement - Instrument Panel.
9. Install the heater A/C controls. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (Single Zone).
10. Install the audio system. Refer to Radio Replacement.
11. Install the front floor console bracket. Refer to Floor Console Bracket Replacement (Floor Console Bracket Replacement) .
12. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
13. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement (Hood Release Lever Replacement) .
14. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
15. Install the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement) .
16. Install the underhood electrical center. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement.
17. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
18. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement) .
19. Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Trim Panel Replacement) .
20. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair) .
21. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair) .
22. Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right) .
23. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
24. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.