Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Bezel/Deflectors
INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL/DEFLECTORSREMOVAL
1. Disable the SIR system. (Refer to "Disabling the SIR System".)
2. Remove I/P upper trim:
2.1 Remove screws located under upper trim panel on passenger's side of vehicle.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing or replacing instrument panel upper trim.
2.2 Disengage clips at locations by grasping edges of instrument panel upper trim and lifting up.
2.3 Disengage hook-and-loop at rear of instrument panel upper trim by reaching under panel and lifting straight up.
2.4 Raise instrument panel upper trim enough to clear VIN plate.
3. Loosen steering column filler panel bolts.
NOTE: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.
4. Remove left endcap assembly:
4.1 Remove screws
4.2 Carefully disengage clips at I/P retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging clips.
4.3 Maneuver the assemblies past inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
5. Gently pry edges of ignition lock bezel with a blunt tool and separate from lower shroud.
6. Remove screws from lower steering column shroud.
7. Lower steering column by pushing down on steering column adjusting handle.
8. Lift and remove upper shroud from steering column.
9. Remove dimmer/traction switch assembly:
9.1 Use blunt tool to pry and depress retaining tab on left side of switch housing.
9.2 Depress wiring connector tabs and remove harnesses from switch.
10. Remove I/P cluster bezel:
10.1 Disengage clips from retainer assembly by grasping edges of bezel near clip locations and pull outward.
INSTALLATION
1. Install I/P cluster bezel:
1.1 Pull dimmer/traction control switch harness through I/P cluster bezel opening.
1.2 Pull dimmer/traction control switch harness through I/P cluster bezel opening.
1.3 Snap I/P cluster bezel in place by pushing at clip locations.
2. Position upper steering column shroud.
3. Position lower steering column shroud and install screws.
Torque:
Steering Column Shroud Fasteners: 1.5 N.m (13 in-lbs)
4. Install ignition bezel:
4.1 Align peg of ignition bezel with the cut-out in lower shroud.
4.2 Snap into place.
5. Install left endcap assembly:
5.1 Maneuver the assemblies past inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
5.2 Snap clips into I/P retainer assembly locations.
5.3 Install screws
Torque:
I/P Endcap Retaining Screws: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)
6. Install steering column filler panel.
NOTE: Be careful not to damage VIN plate when removing or replacing upper trim panel.
IMPORTANT: Be sure upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on forward edge before installing upper trim panel.
7. Install upper trim panel.
7.1 Ensure that hook-and-loop fasteners on upper trim panel are correctly inserted.
7.2 Position upper trim panel on retainer assembly.
7.3 Align tabs on sides of upper trim panel with openings in windshield garnish molding.
7.4 Align clips and clip location.
7.5 Firmly snap in clips at clip locations.
7.6 In stall screws on underside of upper trim panel on passenger's side of vehicle.
Torque:
I/P Upper Trim Panel Fastener: 6 N.m (53 in-lbs)
8. Enable SIR system. (Refer to "Enabling SIR System" procedure.)