Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Pull out the instrument panel compartment (5) by pushing the stoppers in on the left and on the right sides.
4. Remove the 2 screws and the instrument panel compartment (5).
5. Remove the powertrain control module (PCM) by performing the following:

1. Remove the 3 bolts.
2. Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.




6. Remove the upper boot (2) of the gearshift lever from the console (3), if equipped with a manual transaxle.
7. Remove the 6 screws and the console (3) from the vehicle.
8. Remove the IP center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement (Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement).




9. Remove the 2 screws and the cup holder (8).
10. Remove the radio:

1. Remove 5 screws.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

11. Remove the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems.




12. Remove the 2 screws (2), and separate the hood latch release handle (1) from the instrument panel.
13. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
14. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).
15. Remove the passenger inflator module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
16. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the right side of the instrument panel:

* The A/C amplifier, if necessary
* The A/C amplifier thermistor, if necessary
* The blower motor and the blower motor resistor
* The connector C205
* The dome light
* The door speaker, if necessary

17. Disconnect the following electrical connectors from the left side of the instrument panel:

* The door speaker, if necessary
* The junction block electrical connectors
* The main harness electrical connector, C200

18. Remove the antenna cable hold down loops.
19. Gently pry and remove the left and the right windshield pillar trim.




20. Remove the following 7 bolts (2) that retain the instrument panel center brace (3):

* 2 bolts on each door jamb
* 2 bolts at the lower center of the instrument panel near the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM)
* 1 bolt in the steering column area

21. Remove the following components:

* 1 cover
* 1 screw (2)
* The upper center of the instrument panel

22. Remove the following components:

* 2 screws
* The lower left and the right corners of the instrument panel (1)

23. Remove the instrument panel (1) from the vehicle.
24. Transfer the parts from the instrument panel (1), if necessary.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the instrument panel (1) in the vehicle. Secure the instrument panel with the 3 screws.
2. Replace the upper center cover.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the instrument panel center brace (3). Secure the center brace with the 7 bolts (2).

Tighten the I/P center brace bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).

4. Install the left and the right windshield pillar trim.
5. Install the antenna cable through the hold down loops.
6. Connect all of the instrument panel electrical connectors.
7. Install the passenger inflator module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
8. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).




9. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard.
10. Install the hood latch release handle (1). Secure the hood latch release handle with the 2 screws (2).
11. Install the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems.
12. Connect the 2 radio electrical connectors.
13. Install the radio to the instrument panel. Secure the radio with the 5 screws.




14. Install the cup holder (8). Secure the cup holder with the 2 screws.




15. Connect the cigar lighter electrical connector.
16. Install the center console trim bezel (3). Secure the trim bezel with the 4 screws.




17. Install the console (3). Secure the console with the 6 screws.
18. Install the upper boot (2) of the gearshift lever to the console (3), if equipped with a manual transaxle.
19. Connect 3 PCM electrical connectors to the PCM.
20. Install the PCM to the vehicle. Secure the PCM with the 3 bolts.

Tighten the powertrain control module bolts to 6 Nm (53 lb in).




21. Install the instrument panel compartment (5). Secure the compartment with the 2 screws.
22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
23. Connect the negative battery cable.