Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT

Remove or Disconnect

1. Negative battery cable(s).
2. Disable SIR system.
3. Three relay center bolts from inside wheel opening and set aside.
4. Bulkhead connector.
- Two screws retaining Convenience Center to cowl.
- Cruise control harness (if equipped).
- Forward lamp harness.
- Rear lamp harness.
- SIR system harness.
- Relay center.
5. Antenna lead-in.
6. Steering shaft bolt.






7. Left and right hinge pillar trim panels.
8. Brake release handle from the cable.
- Clip releases handle from cable.






9. Four lower bolster screws.
A. Unsnap bolster.
B. Twist brake release cable to disengage.
C. Lap cooler hose.
10. Reaction plate assembly.
11. Tie bar.
12. 8-way column connector.
13. 48-way connector retainer to access two lower column nuts.
14. Shift cable (automatic transmission).
15. Steering column from the vehicle.
16. Shift levers.
A. Transfer case knob by pulling straight up.
- Four wheel drive models must be in 4-LO range.
B. Manual transmission (if equipped).






17. Left and right lower I/P pivot bolts.






18. Center support screw.
19. Three upper I/P support screws.
20. I/P from the cowl.
21. Park brake release cable.
22. Electrical connectors (as necessary).
- DERM
- HVAC
- 22-way engine harness
- Stoplamp switch
- VSS calibrator module
- Clutch or Brake release switches
- Electronic accelerator (Diesel)
- HVAC control cables (if equipped).
23. I/P from the vehicle.

At this point, I/P removal is complete. Continue with the next step if replacing or refinishing the I/P.









1. Accessory lamp switch(es) as necessary.
2. Headlamp switch.






3. Instrument cluster trim.
4. HVAC control assembly.
A. Electrical connectors.
B. Cables (if equipped).
5. Instrument cluster screws.
6. Instrument cluster.






7. I/P auxiliary storage compartments (if equipped).






8. Ashtray.
- Electrical connectors.






9. I/P cupholder.
- Retainer inserts from underneath.
- Twist to the left to release.
10. Two air distributor duct screws.
11. Antenna lead-in.
- Squeeze clips from front of I/P to release duct.
12. Air distributor duct from the I/P.
13. Rosebud retainers on right side of I/P for harness.
14. Instrument panel compartment lamp.
- Slide to release.






15. I/P storage compartment.
- Squeeze compartment to release.






16. I/P liner assembly.
17. Low coolant module (diesel only).
18. Harness from the I/P.
19. DLC.
- One screw and slide out.
20. Rosebud retaining harness to accessory switches.
21. Fuse panel and courtesy lamps switch.
22. Unclip turn signal flasher.
23. Ground screw.
24. Harness from the I/P.
25. Jumper harness to remote playback device (if equipped).
26. Antenna lead-in.
27. Courtesy lamp switches.
28. Side defog outlet.
29. Park brake cable clip.

Install or Connect

1. Antenna lead-in.
2. Jumper harness to remote playback device (if equipped).
3. Harness to the I/P
4. Right side harness rosebud retainer.
5. Fuse panel and two screws.
6. Courtesy lamp switch and electrical connector.
7. I/P cluster connector.
- Insert through I/P and pull back to seat.
8. Clip harness to the I/P
9. Accessory outlet wiring.
10. Harness to accessory switches.
- Feed through holes.
11. Ashtray.
12. Instrument cluster with four screws.
13. HVAC control assembly.
- Electrical connectors.
- Cables (if equipped).
14. Radio electrical connectors and lead-in (if equipped).
- Radio snap fits to the I/P
15. I/P auxiliary storage compartments (if equipped).
16. I/P cupholder.
- Twist retainer to the right.
17. Air distribution duct.
A. Two snap-fit clips.
B. Two screws.
18. DLC.
19. I/P cluster trim.
20. Side window defogger outlets.
21. I/P to the vehicle.
- Rest I/P on lower pivot studs.
22. Convenience center to the cowl.
23. Lap cooler duct.
24. DERM to the center I/P support.
25. Nut to steering column support.
26. Park brake cable.
27. I/P pivot nuts.
28. Upper I/P support screws.
29. Steering column to the vehicle with four nuts.
30. 48-way connector and screw built onto steering column.
31. Tie bar with four nuts.
32. Shift cable (automatic transmission).
33. Accelerator electrical connector (diesel).
34. knee bolster close out panel with two screws.
35. Reaction plate with tour screws.
36. Shift knobs.
- Manual transmission.
- Transfer case.
37. Lap cooler hose.
38. Park brake cable.
39. Knee bolster trim snaps into place.
- Four screws from the bottom.
40. Park brake handle clips into place.
41. Antenna lead-in at the fender.
42. Bulkhead connector.
A. Two retainer screws.
B. One center screw.
43. Electrical connectors in the engine compartment.
- Cruise control (if equipped).
- Rear lamps harness.
- Forward lamps harness.
- SIR.
- Relay center.
44. I/P storage compartment.
A. Two pivot points.
B. Compartment snaps into place.
45. Steering shaft and bolt.
46. Enable SIR system.
47. Negative battery cable.