Instrument Panel - Installation

INSTALLATION

1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Service Precautions

WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury.Driver Air Bag - Removal .

2. Install the I/P assembly (1) into the vehicle and position onto the support hooks (4) and alignment pins (5).

3. Install the left side support bolts (4) and tighten to 21 Nm (15.5 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the center support bolt (3) and tighten to 21 Nm (15.5 ft. lbs.).

5. Install the passenger side support bolts (2) and tighten to 21 Nm (15.5 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the fence line bolts and tighten to 21 Nm (15.5 ft. lbs.).

7. Install the center I/P to HVAC screws (1).

8. Connect the wire harness (1) and ground (2) at the A-pillar.

9. Connect the main wire harness connectors at the driver's side cowl (1 - 3).
10. Install the steering column. Steering Column - Installation.

11. Position the center wire harness (3) and seat the push pin fasteners (2) fully.

12. Connect the HVAC wire harness connectors (1 - 3).

13. Connect the radio antenna (2).
14. Install the passenger side silencer pad.
15. Install the driver and passenger side end caps and seat fully.

16. Connect the A-pillar wire harness electrical connector (3).

17. Place the center bezel (2) into position and connect the electrical connectors.
18. Connect the mechanical connections and seat the center bezel fully to the IP (1).
19. Install the defroster grille and A-pillar trim panels. Defroster Grille - Installation.

20. Install the steering column reinforcement (1) and install the screws (2).
21. Position the steering column opening cover over the opening and seat the clips fully.
22. Install the cowl trim panels. Cowl Trim Panel - Installation.
23. Install the shifter assembly. Transmission Shifter - Installation.
24. Install the center floor console. Floor Console - Installation.