Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer Replacement

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) RETAINER REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.
3. Remove the window garnish moldings.
4. Remove the upper trim pad.
5. Remove the instrument cluster bezel.
6. Remove the center trim bezel.
7. Remove the radio.
8. Remove the BCM module from the I/P.
9. Remove the I/P outer trim covers.
10. Remove the I/P compartment.
11. Remove the steering column filler.
12. Remove the right side I/P trim panel.




13. Remove the panel which contains the power mirror switch and the dimmer switch.
14. Remove the inflatable restraint I/P module.
15. Remove the left and the right carpet retainers.




16. Remove the screws and the bolts which hold the I/P retainer to the cross beam.




17. Remove the I/P retainer from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Align the I/P retainer to the cross beam.




2. Install the screws and the bolts which hold the I/P retainer to the cross beam. Begin at the center and work toward each side.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
3. Install the left and the right carpet retainers.
4. Install the inflatable restraint I/P module.




5. Install the panel which contains the power mirror switch and the dimmer switch.
6. Install the right side I/P trim panel.
7. Install the steering column filler.
8. Install the I/P compartment.
9. Install the I/P outer trim covers.
10. Install the BCM module from the I/P.
11. Install the radio.
12. Install the center trim bezel.
13. Install the instrument cluster bezel.
14. Install the upper trim pad.
15. Install the window garnish moldings.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.