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Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Instrument Panel Assembly Removal

Removal Procedure


1. Remove the front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .

2. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to: Battery, negative cable, disconnecting and connecting .

4. Remove the right and left instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel, Side Trim Panel Replacement .

5. Remove the right and left A pillar trim panels. Refer to A pillar trim panels, replacement .

6. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

7. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

9. Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

10. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement .

11. Remove the right and left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

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. Refer to Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement .

10. Install the windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement .

11. Install the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .

12. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

13. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

14. Install the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

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. Refer to Instrument Panel, Side Trim Panel Replacement .

17. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

18. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .

19. Install the front seats. Refer to Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement .