Removal and Installation
REMOVALCAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
1. Position the steering wheel in the straight ahead position.
2. Remove the driver side air bag module. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.
3. Remove the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console-Floor.
4. Remove the console A/C duct.
5. If equipped, remove the automatic transmission selector lever assembly. For additional information, refer to Shift Interlock.
6. Remove the three pin-type retainers and the LH instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
7. Remove the two pin-type retainers and the RH instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
8. Remove the LH and RH scuff plates.
9. Position the LH and RH door weatherstrips aside.
10. Remove the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
11. Remove the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
12. Remove the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector
13. Remove the instrument panel cowl top screws.
14. Loosen the instrument panel upper reinforcement bolts.
15. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
16. Position the hood release handle and cable aside.
1 Remove the screws.
2 Position the hood release handle and cable aside.
17. Disconnect the upper RH bulkhead electrical connector.
1 Loosen the bolt.
2 Disconnect the upper RH bulkhead electrical connector.
18. Disconnect the RH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
19. Disconnect the passenger side tunnel electrical connector.
20. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
1 Remove the pinch bolt.
2 Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering column.
CAUTION: Secure the steering wheel to prevent any rotation or damage to the air bag sliding contact.
21. Disconnect the LH junction box electrical connector.
- Position the carpet aside to gain access to the connector.
22. Disconnect the LH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
23. If equipped, disconnect the ignition shift interlock electrical connector.
24. Remove the four instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.
- Position the carpet aside to gain access to the bolts.
25. Remove the driver side outer instrument panel cowl side cover and reinforcement bolt.
26. Remove the LH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
27. Remove the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
28. Remove the instrument panel.
NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
1. Install the instrument panel.
NOTE: Two technicians are required to carry out this step.
2. Install the instrument panel cowl top screws.
3. Install the RH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut.
4. Install the LH instrument panel cowl side bolt and nut
5. Install the driver side outer instrument panel cowl side reinforcement bolt and cover.
6. Tighten the instrument panel upper reinforcement bolts.
7. Install the four instrument panel tunnel brace bolts.
- Reposition the carpet.
CAUTION: Be sure the steering column cover reinforcement is in place before completing this step.
8. If equipped, connect the ignition shift interlock electrical connector.
9. Connect the LH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
10. Connect the LH junction box electrical connector.
- Reposition the carpet.
11. Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
1 Connect the intermediate shaft to the steering column.
2 Install the pinch bolt.
12. Connect the passenger side tunnel electrical connector.
13. Connect the RH electrical connectors through the instrument panel side opening.
14. Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector.
1 Connect the RH bulkhead electrical connector.
2 Tighten the bolt.
15. Position the hood release handle and cable and install the screws.
16. Install the LH and RH instrument panel side finish panels.
17. Install the instrument panel defroster opening grille assembly.
- Connect the electrical connector.
18. Install the LH and RH windshield side garnish mouldings.
19. Install the LH and RH A-pillar lower trim panels.
20. Install the LH and RH door weatherstrips.
21. Install the LR and RH scuff plates.
22. Position the LH instrument panel insulator and install the three pin-type retainers.
- Connect the courtesy lamp.
23. Position the RH instrument panel insulator and install the two pin-type retainers.
- Connect the courtesy lamp.
24. Install the LH and RH instrument panel insulator.
25. If equipped, install the automatic transmission selector lever assembly. For additional information, refer to Shift Interlock.
26. Install the console A/C duct.
27. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to Console-Floor.
28. Install the driver side air bag module. For additional information, refer to Air Bag Systems.