Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).
3. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement).
4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement).




5. Remove the left HVAC push pin (2).
6. Remove the left HVAC floor duct (1).
7. Fully lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
8. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement).
9. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side).
11. Remove the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
13. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (HVAC Control Module Replacement).




14. Remove the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) from the I/P substrate.




15. Remove the left I/P access cover.
16. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side).
18. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
19. Remove the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).
20. Remove the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Front Upper Speaker Replacement (Front Upper Speaker Replacement).




21. Remove the right I/P access cover.




22. Remove the side window defogger outlet screw.




23. Remove the bolts securing the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.




24. Remove the bolts that secure the middle and upper portion of the I/P to the vehicle.
25. With the aid of an assistant, lift up from the bottom of the I/P in order to release the I/P from the positioning locators.
26. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.
27. Place the I/P on a clean prepared surface.
28. If replacing the I/P, remove the passenger inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement).
29. If replacing the I/P, remove the air distribution duct vents from the instrument panel. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Air Distributor Duct Replacement).

Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the I/P. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement (Air Distributor Duct Replacement).
2. If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the I/P. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement (Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement).
3. With the aid of an assistant, install the I/P to the vehicle.

Important: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the I/P and are positioned for proper connection.


4. Fully seat the I/P to the positioning locators.





Important: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.


5. Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the I/P to the vehicle.




6. Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the I/P to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

7. Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.

Tighten the bolts to 7 Nm (62 in. lbs.).




8. Install the side window defogger outlet screw.

Tighten the screw to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.).




9. Install the right I/P access cover.
10. Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to Front Upper Speaker Replacement (Front Upper Speaker Replacement).
11. Install the trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement).
12. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement).
13. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side).
14. Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).




15. Install the left I/P access cover.




16. Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
17. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement (HVAC Control Module Replacement).
18. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (Radio Replacement).
19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Service and Repair).
20. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (Console Replacement).
21. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement (Service and Repair).
22. Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side).
23. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).




24. Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
25. Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Knee Bolster Replacement).
27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement).
28. Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side).
29. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).