Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the front seats.
2. Remove the front floor console.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the right and left instrument panel side trim panels.
5. Remove the right and left A pillar trim panels.
6. Remove the steering column assembly.
7. Remove the instrument cluster.
8. Remove the radio.
9. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly.
10. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle grille.
11. Remove the right and left windshield garnish moldings.
12. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal in order to ensure proper installation.
13. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
14. Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel inflatable restraint to the instrument panel assembly.







15. Remove the 7 bolts/screws (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.







16. Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.







17. With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly (1) from the vehicle.







18. Set the instrument panel assembly down and adequately support it in order to prevent any damage.

Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant, align the instrument panel assembly (1) to the vehicle.







2. Loosely install the 4 nuts (1).







3. Loosely install the 7 bolts/screws (1).







4. Refer to Fastener Caution.

Tighten the 7 bolt/screws securing the instrument panel to the vehicle 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

5. Tighten the 4 nuts securing the instrument panel to the vehicle to 9 Nm (80 lb in).
6. Install the 2 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel inflatable restraint to the instrument panel assembly, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in).







7. Ensure the wiring harness is routed properly as was noted in the removal procedures.
8. Connect the electrical connections.
9. Install the right and left windshield garnish moldings.
10. Install the windshield defroster nozzle grille.
11. Install the instrument panel compartment assembly.
12. Install the radio.
13. Install the instrument cluster.
14. Install the steering column assembly.
15. Fit the right and left A pillar trim panels. Refer to A pillar trim panels, replacement.
16. Install the right and left instrument panel side trim panels.
17. Connect the negative battery cable.
18. Install the front floor console.
19. Install the front seats.