Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: If you are removing the instrument panel assembly in order to gain access to other components, remove the instrument panel as a complete assembly. Refer to the Instrument Panel Removal Procedure below. If you are replacing the instrument panel, continue with this procedure.







1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
3. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (2):

1. The 3 screws (3)
2. The IP compartment trim plate (1)





5. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
6. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
7. Remove the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement.
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
9. Remove the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement Service and Repair
10. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement) .
11. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the 2 IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers (2) located below the hazard and defogger switches from the IP assembly
12. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the hazard warning switch (1) from the IP assembly.




13. Disconnect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
14. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle.




15. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry the rear window defogger switch (1) from the IP assembly, if equipped.




16. Disconnect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
17. Remove the switch (1) from the vehicle, if equipped.
18. Remove the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement.
19. Remove the IP lamp dimmer control. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement Service and Repair
20. Remove the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement.
21. Remove the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement Service and Repair
22. Remove the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.
23. Using a taped flat bladed tool, gently pry and remove the IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers located next to the switches at the left of the IP assembly.




24. Remove the following components from the vehicle:

1. The 8 bolts (1 and 4)
2. The IP drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3)

25. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.




26. Remove the screw (2) that retains the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3).
27. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the IP assembly (3).
28. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
29. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
30. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
31. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
32. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
33. Remove the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
34. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.




35. Remove the 2 bolts (3,6) that retain each side of the IP assembly (2).
36. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
37. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) that retain each side of the IP assembly (2).




38. Remove the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1).




39. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).




40. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).




41. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) that retain the IP assembly (2).
42. Remove the IP assembly (2) from the vehicle.




43. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:

1. The screw (2)
2. The air distribution center duct (1)





44. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:

1. The 4 screws (1)
2. The windshield defroster outlet duct (2)
3. The heater duct





45. Remove the screw (3) from the left side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).




46. Remove the 2 screws (1) from the center of the rear of the IP assembly (3) that retain the IP wiring harness (2).




47. Remove the screw (3) from the right side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).




48. Release the wiring harness retainers and remove the IP wiring harness (2) from the IP reinforcement (1).




49. Remove the following components from the IP assembly:

1. The 10 screws
2. The 4 bolts
3. The IP reinforcement
4. The left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3)
5. The 3 screws
6. The right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector
7. The 2 screws
8. The IP compartment door reinforcement (1)





50. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (3):

1. The 4 screws (2)
2. The IP passengers knee bolster panel (1)





51. Remove the left vent outlet deflector (2) from the IP assembly.




52. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (1):

1. The 3 screws
2. The center IP bracket (2)





53. Remove the following components from the IP assembly (3):

1. The 2 screws (2)
2. The left IP bracket (1)




Installation Procedure





1. Install the left IP bracket (1) to the IP assembly (3). Secure the bracket with the 2 screws (2).




2. Install the center IP bracket (2) to the IP assembly (1). Secure the bracket with the 3 screws.




3. Install the left vent outlet deflector (2) to the IP assembly.




4. Install the IP passengers knee bolster panel (1) to the IP assembly (3). Secure the panel with the 4 screws (2).




5. Install the IP compartment door reinforcement (1) to the IP assembly. Secure the reinforcement with 2 screws.
6. Install the right windshield defroster nozzle air deflector to the IP assembly. Secure the air deflector with the 3 screws.
7. Install the left windshield defroster nozzle air deflector (3) to the IP assembly.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

8. Install the IP reinforcement to the IP assembly. Secure the reinforcement with the following:

1. The 10 screws
2. The 4 bolts

Tighten the IP reinforcement bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).






9. Install the IP wiring harness (2) to the IP reinforcement (1). Secure the harness with the plastic retainers.




10. Install the screw (3) to the left side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).




11. Install the 2 screws (1) to the center of the rear of the IP assembly (3) that retain the IP wiring harness (2).




12. Install the screw (3) to the right side of the rear of the IP assembly (1) that retains the IP wiring harness (2).




13. Install the heater duct to the IP assembly.
14. Install the windshield defroster outlet duct (2) to the IP assembly. Secure the outlet duct with the 4 screws (1).




15. Install the air distribution center duct (1) to the IP assembly. Secure the center duct with the screw (2).




16. Install the IP assembly (2) to the vehicle. Secure the IP with the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.




17. Install the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.




18. Install the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2). Do not tighten completely at this time.
19. Install the 2 bolts (3, 6) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).

Tighten all of the instrument panel mounting bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

20. Reposition the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2).
21. Install the left upper IP bolt trim cover to the IP assembly.
22. Install the right upper IP bolt trim cover to the IP assembly.
23. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.




24. Install the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
25. Connect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector. Secure the connector with the connector position assurance (CPA).
26. Connect the radio antenna cable lead to the extension cable in the junction block area.
27. Connect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors to the junction block.
28. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
29. Install the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3). Secure the handle with the screw (2).




30. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
31. Install the IP drivers knee bolster panels (2 and 3) to the vehicle. Secure the bolster panels with the 8 bolts (1 and 4).




32. Install the IP lamp dimmer control. Refer to Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement Service and Repair
33. Install the outside remote control rearview mirror switch, if equipped. Refer to Power Mirror Switch Replacement Service and Repair
34. Install the cruise control switch, if equipped. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement.
35. Install the rear window wiper/washer switch, if equipped. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.
36. Install the IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers that are located next to the switches at the left of the IP assembly.
37. Install the heater control unit. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement.
38. Connect the rear window defogger switch electrical connector (2), if equipped.
39. Install the rear window defogger switch (1) to the IP assembly, if equipped. Ensure that the retaining tabs are completely engaged.




40. Connect the hazard warning switch electrical connector (2).
41. Install the hazard warning switch (1) to the IP assembly. Ensure that the retaining tabs are completely engaged.
42. Install the 2 IP accessory trim plate switch hole covers that are located below the hazard and defogger switches to the IP assembly.
43. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement) .
44. Install the cigar lighter. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement.
45. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
46. Install the ashtray lamp bulb. Refer to Ashtray Lamp Bulb Replacement.
47. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
48. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.




49. Install the IP compartment trim plate (1) to the IP assembly (2). Secure the trim plate with the 3 screws (3).
50. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair) .
51. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.
52. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.



Instrument Panel Removal Procedure





1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Disable the SIR System. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
3. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
4. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Left) .
6. Remove the mode control cable (3) from the heater case.




7. Remove the temperature control cable (1) from the heater case (2).




8. Remove the fresh/recirc control cable (1) from the blower case (3).
9. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
10. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.




11. Remove the screw (2) that retains the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3).
12. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the IP assembly (3).
13. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
14. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
15. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
16. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
17. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
18. Remove the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
19. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.




20. Remove the 2 bolts (3, 6) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).
21. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
22. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).




23. Remove the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1).




24. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).




25. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).




26. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) that retain the IP assembly (2).
27. Remove the IP assembly (2) from the vehicle.



Instrument Panel Installation Procedure





1. Install the IP assembly (2) to the vehicle. Secure the IP with the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.




2. Install the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.




3. Install the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2). Do not tighten completely at this time.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the 2 bolts (3, 6) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).

Tighten all of the instrument panel mounting bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).

5. Reposition the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2).
6. Install the left upper IP bolt trim cover to the IP assembly.
7. Install the right upper IP bolt trim cover to the IP assembly.




8. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.
9. Install the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
10. Connect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector. Secure the connector with the connector position assurance (CPA).
11. Connect the radio antenna cable lead to the extension cable in the junction block area.
12. Connect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors to the junction block.
13. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
14. Install the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3). Secure the handle with the screw (2).




15. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
16. Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
17. Install the fresh/recirc control cable (1) to the blower case (3).




18. Install the temperature control cable (1) to the heater case (2).




19. Install the mode control cable (3) to the heater case.
20. Adjust the heater control cables as necessary. Refer to the following procedures in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning:

* Temperature Control Cable Adjustment
* Mode Control Cable Adjustment
* Vent Control Cable Adjustment

21. Install the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Left) .
22. Install the IP compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair) .
23. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement) .
24. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.
25. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.