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Instrument Panel (IP) - End Bracket Replacement - Left



Bracket Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) End Left

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the fuse and relay panel.




3. Using a flat-bladed tool, lever the retaining tabs (1) top and bottom on the hood release lever bracket (2 and slide the lever assembly (3) rearward.
4. Remove the drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement) .




5. Remove the screw (4) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the vehicle.
6. Remove the screw (1) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the steering column bracket.
7. Remove the screw (2) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the dash panel.
8. Remove the end left bracket assembly (3) from dash panel.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the end left bracket assembly (3) to the dash panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the screw (2) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the dash panel.

Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

3. Install the screw (1) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the steering column bracket.

Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

4. Install the screw (4) attaching the end left bracket (3) to the vehicle.

Tighten the screw to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

5. Install the driver's knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement (Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement) .




6. Install the hood latch release cable lever (3) to the bracket (2), ensuring the retaining tabs (1) fasten.
7. Install the fuse and relay panel.
8. Install the instrument panel pad. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) .