Instrument Panel - Installation

INSTALLATION




1. If removed, install the four plastic screw inserts (3) into the top of the cowl panel (1).

2. With the help of an assistant, position the instrument panel (5) into the vehicle and install the right side guide pin and the left side guide hook to the sides of the cowl panel.

3. Install the two bolts (4) that secure the instrument panel to the top of the cowl panel.

4. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the four screws (2) that secure the instrument panel to the top of the cowl panel.

6. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).





7. Install the three bolts (1) that secure the right side instrument panel bracket to the cowl panel.

8. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).

9. Position the air bag module harness under the carpet and position the carpet back.





10. Install the right a-pillar trim.

11. Install the right instrument panel side cover.





12. Install the one bolt (2) that secures the instrument panel (4) to the HVAC housing (1) below the glove box opening.





13. Connect the radio coaxial cable connector (2) to the antenna coaxial cable connector (1) located on the right side of the cowl panel.





14. Connect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the two body wire harness connectors (1) located on the right side of the cowl panel (2).





15. Install the right cowl trim panel.





16. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the instrument panel to the center of the floor panel.

17. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).

18. Connect the air bag control module electrical connector.

19. Install the air bag control module cover, if equipped.





20. Install the floor console, if equipped.





21. Install the three bolts (1) that secure the left side of the instrument panel to the dash panel.

22. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm (9 ft. lbs.).





23. Install the left cowl trim panel.





24. Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector (2) located above the brake pedal to the bulkhead wire harness connector (1).





25. Install the park brake release handle actuator rod.





26. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the steering column support bracket to the instrument panel.

27. Tighten the bolts to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).





28. Install the steering column.





29. Install the left cowl trim cover.

30. Install the left instrument panel side cover.

31. Connect the headliner wire harness connector located at the a-pillar.





32. Install the instrument panel top cover (2).





33. Install the left a-pillar trim.

34. Install the front seat assembly.

35. Reconnect the negative battery cable.