Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

INSTRUMENT PANEL DESCRIPTION

INSTRUMENT PANEL PRIMARY COMPONENTS




1. Upper Instrument Panel Trim Pad
2. Lower Instrument Panel Trim Pad
3. Instrument Panel Compartment
4. Rear Floor Console
5. Front Floor Console
6. Front Floor Console Trim Plate
7. Heater and A/C Control
8. Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate
9. Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate
10. Instrument Panel Cluster
11. Instrument Panel Storage Compartment
12. Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate - Left

The instrument panel assembly mounts to the following parts of the vehicle body:
- The steering column supporting bracket
- The support member
- Along the base of the windshield opening

The instrument panel is the attaching base for the following components:
- The instrument panel compartment
- The instrument cluster assembly
- The instrument panel cluster trim plate
- The radio
- The heater control unit

For appearance, the instrument panel covers the routing of the following major assemblies:
- The heating and A/C components
- The electrical components
- The electrical connectors
- The wiring harnesses

The instrument panel includes the following components:
- An illumination controller
- A radio (if equipped)
- A navigation system (if equipped)
- The heater control unit
- The hazard switch
- The air conditioning switch (if equipped)
- The cigar lighter
- The hood latch release lever
- The instrument panel compartment
- The side vent outlets
- The center vent outlets
- The defroster outlets
- The accessory power receptacle (if equipped)