Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement
Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement
Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in Restraint Systems.
3. Remove the defroster grille.
4. Remove the outer trim covers.
5. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment.
6. Remove the passenger side SIR inflator module.
7. Remove the left front and right front sound insulators.
8. Remove the steering wheel.
9. Remove the multifunction switch.
10. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.
11. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate
12. Remove the I/P cluster.
13. Remove the HVAC controls.
14. Remove the remote cassette player, if equipped.
15. Remove the radio.
16. Remove the ignition switch bolts.
17. Disconnect the outboard electrical connectors from the I/P wiring harness junction blocks.
18. Remove the center console. Pull the console rearward in order to disengage the console from the I/P.
19. Remove the ashtray from the I/P carrier.
20. Remove the screws (2,3,4) connecting the I/P carrier (1) to the cross vehicle beam (6).
21. Remove the I/P carrier (1) from the cross vehicle beam (6).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the I/P carrier (1) to the cross vehicle beam (6).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the screws (2,3,4) connecting the I/P carrier (1) to the cross vehicle beam (6).
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).
3. Install the ashtray.
4. Install the center console.
5. Connect the outboard electrical connectors to the I/P wiring harness junction blocks.
6. Install the ignition switch bolts.
7. Install the radio.
8. Install the remote cassette player, if equipped.
9. Install the HVAC controls.
10. Install the I/P cluster.
11. Install the I/P cluster trim plate.
12. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
13. Install the multifunction switch.
14. Install the steering wheel.
15. Install the passenger side SIR inflator module.
16. Install the left and right sound insulators.
17. Install the outer trim covers.
18. Install the I/P compartment.
19. Install the defroster grille.
20. Enable the SIR system.