Instrument Panel (IP) - Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
Caution: Refer to Restraint System Service Precautions in Service Precautions.
1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim panel.
2. Remove the center console, if equipped.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster.
5. Remove the lower I/P trim panel.
6. Remove the passenger side airbag module.
7. Remove the radio.
8. Remove the HVAC control.
9. Remove the accessory switch housing.
10. Remove the left air louver housing.
11. Remove the steering column.
12. Remove the communication interface module (CIM), if equipped.
13. Remove the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped.
14. Remove the data link connector from the I/P.
15. Remove the park brake release lever from the I/P.
16. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC).
17. Remove both front window air ducts from the I/P assembly.
18. Remove the harness from the I/P.
19. Remove the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
20. Remove all harness hold down retainers from the I/P assembly.
21. Remove the I/P assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
2. Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.
3. Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
4. Install the harness to the I/P.
5. Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
6. Install the IPC assembly.
7. Install the park brake release lever to the I/P.
8. Install the data link connector to the I/P.
9. Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped.
10. Install the CIM, if equipped.
11. Install the steering column.
12. Install the left air louver housing.
13. Install the accessory switch housing.
14. Install the HVAC control.
15. Install the radio.
16. Install the passenger side airbag module.
17. Install the lower trim panel.
18. Install the driver side knee bolster.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.
20. Install the center console, if equipped.
21. Install the I/P trim panel.