Instrument Panel Assembly Removal
Instrument Panel Assembly Removal |
Removal Procedure |
1. |
Remove the front seats. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
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2. |
Remove the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
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3. |
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to:
Battery, negative cable, disconnecting and connecting
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4. |
Remove the right and left instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to
Instrument Panel, Side Trim Panel Replacement
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5. |
Remove the right and left A pillar trim panels. Refer to
A pillar trim panels, replacement
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6. |
Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
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7. |
Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
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8. |
Remove the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
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9. |
Remove the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
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10. |
Remove the windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to
Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement
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11. |
Remove the right and left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
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12. |
Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal in order to ensure proper installation.
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13. |
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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14. |
Remove the 2 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel inflatable restraint to the instrument panel assembly.
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15. |
Remove the 7 bolts/screws (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.
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16. |
Remove the 4 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle.
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17. |
With the aid of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly (1) from the vehicle.
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18. |
Set the instrument panel assembly down and adequately support it in order to prevent any damage.
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Installation Procedure |
1. |
With the aid of an assistant, align the instrument panel assembly (1) to the vehicle.
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2. |
Loosely install the 4 nuts (1) .
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3. |
Loosely install the 7 bolts/screws (1).
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4. |
Refer to
Fastener Caution
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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)
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6. |
Install the 2 nuts (1) securing the instrument panel inflatable restraint to the instrument panel assembly, tighten to
9 Nm (80 lb in)
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7. |
Ensure the wiring harness is routed properly as was noted in the removal procedures.
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8. |
Connect the electrical connections.
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9. |
Install the right and left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Garnish Molding Replacement
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10. |
Install the windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to
Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement
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11. |
Install the instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
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12. |
Install the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement
.
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13. |
Install the instrument cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement
.
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14. |
Install the steering column assembly. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
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15. |
Fit the right and left A pillar trim panels. Refer to
A pillar trim panels, replacement
.
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16. |
Install the right and left instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to
Instrument Panel, Side Trim Panel Replacement
.
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17. |
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
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18. |
Install the front floor console. Refer to
Front Floor Console Replacement
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19. |
Install the front seats. Refer to
Driver or Passenger Seat Replacement
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