Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Description:

The instrument panel assembly is the attaching base for the following components:
^ The air conditioning switch (if equipped)
^ The ashtray (17)
^ The center vent outlets (7)
^ The cigar lighter (16)
^ The defroster outlets
^ The heater control assembly (9)
^ The hood latch release lever
^ The illumination controller (24)
^ The instrument cluster assembly
^ The instrument panel compartment (12)
^ The knee bolster (20)
^ The passenger inflator module (4)
^ The radio (if equipped) (11)
^ The side vent outlets (6,29)

The instrument panel assembly (3) mounts to the body of the vehicle at the following locations:
^ The steering column supporting bracket
^ The support member
^ The base of the windshield opening

The instrument panel (3) covers the routing of major assemblies such as the following components:
^ The heating and the air conditioning ducts
^ The electrical components
^ The wiring harnesses