Instrument Panel (IP) - Disassembly Precautions

Instrument Panel Disassembly Precautions

Important: The instrument panel (I/P) bracket locations MUST be marked PRIOR to disassembly.

The original locations of the I/P brackets are required for proper trim fit. PRIOR to disassembling the I/P brackets, mark their locations using a paint stick, grease pencil, or other suitable method. The following is a list of the I/P brackets which should be marked and the recommended locations for marking them:




* The steering column bracket (1):
Mark the bracket (1) in relation to the I/P upper and lower support beams.




* The passenger SIR bracket (2):
Mark the bracket (2) in relation to the I/P upper and lower support beams.




* The I/P center support bracket (3), LH side:
Mark the bracket (3), LH side, in relation to the I/P lower support beam and the driveline tunnel; mark the ignition switch housing bracket (7), connected to the I/P center support bracket (3), in relation to the steering column bracket.




* The I/P center support bracket (3), RH side:
Mark the bracket (3), RH side, in relation to the I/P lower support beam, the driveline tunnel, and the passenger knee bolster bracket (6).




* The driver knee bolster outer bracket (4):
Mark the bracket (4) in relation to the steering column bracket (1).




* The driver knee bolster bracket (5):
Mark the bracket (5) in relation to the steering column bracket (1).




* The passenger knee bolster bracket (6):
Mark the bracket (6) in relation to the passenger SIR bracket (2).




* The ignition switch housing bracket (7):
Mark the bracket (7) in relation to the I/P center support bracket (3).