Instrument Panel Switch Pod

INSTRUMENT PANEL SWITCH POD

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

LOWER

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel (3) from the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the back of the lower instrument panel switch pod (1).
4. Remove the four screws (2) that secure the switch pod to the back of the center bezel.
5. Remove the lower switch pod from the center bezel.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: There are several different instrument panel lower switch pods available, depending upon the optional equipment content of the vehicle. Be certain that a replacement lower switch pod matches the optional equipment of the vehicle into which it is being installed.




1. Position the lower instrument panel switch pod (1) to the back of the center bezel (3).
2. Install and tighten the four screws (2) that secure the lower switch pod to the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the back of the lower switch pod.
4. Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.

UPPER




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel (1) from the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the back of the upper instrument panel switch pod (2).
4. Remove the four screws (3) that secure the switch pod to the back of the center bezel.
5. Remove the upper switch pod from the center bezel.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: There are several different instrument panel upper switch pods available, depending upon the optional or required equipment content of the vehicle. Be certain that a replacement upper switch pod matches the optional and required equipment of the vehicle into which it is being installed.




1. Position the upper instrument panel switch pod (2) to the back of the center bezel (1).
2. Install and tighten the four screws (3) that secure the upper switch pod to the center bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Install the four upper instrument panel switch pod (3) fasteners.
4. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the back of the upper switch pod.
5. Reinstall the center bezel onto the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.