Instrument Panel (IP) - Center Support Bracket Replacement

Bracket Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center Support

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 4 in Restraint Systems.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the console.
4. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate.
5. Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel.
6. Remove the I/P passenger compartment.
7. Remove the I/P upper trim pad.
8. Remove the park/lock control cable (A/T).




9. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the electrical connector on the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).




10. Disconnect the SDM electrical connector.
11. Remove the ignition switch bolts, then reposition the ignition switch.






Important: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.

12. Mark the location of the I/P center support bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions.
13. Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.




14. Remove the bolts that secure the center support bracket to the passenger knee bolster bracket.
15. Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.




16. Remove the right bolt that secures the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.






Important: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fit during installation.

17. Mark the location of the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Disassembly Precautions.
18. Remove the bolt that secures the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket.
19. Remove the left bolt that secures the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.
20. Slowly pull the center support bracket away from the I/P to access the radio control and HVAC control connectors.




21. Disconnect the connectors from the radio control electrical/audio and the coaxial cable.
22. Disconnect the HVAC control electrical connectors and the vacuum harness connectors (C60).
23. Release the I/P wiring harness retainer and the parking brake connector clip from the center support bracket.




24. Remove the bolts that secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket.
25. Remove the ignition switch housing bracket.

Important: Take note of the I/P harness routing through the I/P center support bracket prior to removal.

26. Remove the I/P harness from the center support bracket.
27. Remove the center support bracket from the vehicle.




28. Remove the radio control retaining screws.




29. Remove the radio control from the center support bracket.




30. Remove the HVAC control retaining screws.
31. Remove the HVAC control from the center support bracket.
32. Remove the SDM from the center support bracket.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the SDM to the center support bracket.
2. Install the HVAC control to the center support bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the HVAC control retaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).




4. Align the radio control locator to the center support bracket locator hole, then push to install the radio control.




5. Install the radio control retaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).




6. Position the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
7. Install the bolts that secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the center support bracket.

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

8. Install the center support bracket to the vehicle.
9. Install the I/P wiring harness to the center support bracket as noted prior to removal.




10. Secure the I/P wiring harness retainer and the parking brake connector clip to the center support bracket.
11. Connect the HVAC control electrical connectors and the vacuum harness connectors (C60).
12. Connect the radio control electrical/audio connectors and the coaxial cable connectors.




13. Install the center support bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
14. Install the left bolt to secure the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

15. Position the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket as marked prior to removal.
16. Install the bolt to secure the ignition switch housing bracket to the steering column bracket.

Tighten the bolt to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).




17. Install the left bolt to secure the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




18. Install the right bolt to secure the center support bracket to the I/P lower support beam.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).

19. Install the bolts to secure the center support bracket to the passenger knee bolster bracket.

Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




20. Install the right bolts to secure the center support bracket to the driveline tunnel.

Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




21. Position and install the ignition switch to the ignition switch housing bracket. Refer to Ignition Switch Replacement.
22. Connect the SDM electrical connector.




23. Install the CPA to the SDM electrical connector.
24. Install the park/lock control cable (A/T).
25. Install the I/P upper trim pad.
26. Install the I/P passenger compartment.
27. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
28. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
29. Install the console.
30. Connect the negative battery cable.

Tighten the cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).

31. Program the transmitters. Refer to Transmitter Synchronization and Transmitter Programming in Keyless Entry.
32. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 4 in Restraint Systems.