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Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Support Replacement



Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Support Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper I/P panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the lower I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Lower) .
3. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
4. Remove the instrument panel pad lower bolts (12).
5. Remove the instrument panel pad lower (11).
6. Remove ground cable.
7. Remove the I/P center support braces (6, 9). Refer to Bracket Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center Support (Instrument Panel (IP) - Center Support Bracket Replacement) .
8. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle duct from the heater case assembly.
9. Remove the following retainers from the instrument panel reinforcement at the hinge pillars:

* The 7 bolts
* The 1 nut

10. Route out harness and remove the instrument panel reinforcement (4) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Install the I/P reinforcement (4) to the vehicle. Secure the reinforcement with the following fasteners:

* The 7 bolts
* The 1 nut

Tighten the instrument panel reinforcement bolts and nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).


2. Reroute harness through the I/P reinforcement.
3. Install the windshield defroster nozzle duct to the heater case assembly.
4. Install the I/P center support braces. Refer to Bracket Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center Support (Instrument Panel (IP) - Center Support Bracket Replacement) .
5. Install the ground cable.
6. Install the instrument panel pad lower (11) to the carrier support (4) and secure the lower pad with the bolts (12).
7. Connect the wire harness clamps.
8. Install the lower I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Lower) .
9. Install the upper I/P panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) .


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