Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement

Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement

Service Repair No - 76.46.31

Removal

1. Fully extend the steering column for access.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the instrument panel center reinforcement.
5. Remove the headlamp switch trim panel.
6. Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
^ Release the clip.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.





7. Remove the instrument panel access panel.
^ Release the 2 clips.





8. Remove the steering column upper shroud.
^ Release the 6 clips.





9. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
^ Remove the 3 Torx screws.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.





10. Remove the steering column side trim panel.
^ Release the 4 clips.





11. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the steering column multifunction switches.





12. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the clockspring.





13. Remove the steering column switch assembly.
^ Remove the 4 Torx bolts.





14. Remove the steering column gaiter panel.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.
^ Release the 2 clips.





15. Remove the instrument cluster.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.





16. Release the air temperature sensor.
^ Release the 2 clips.





17. Remove the driver side face level vent.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.





18. Release the on-board diagnostic connector.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.
19. Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement.
^ Remove the 11 Torx screws.





Installation
1. Install the instrument panel driver side reinforcement.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
2. Attach the on-board diagnostic connector.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
3. Install the face level vent.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
4. Attach the air temperature sensor.
^ Secure the clips.
5. Install the instrument cluster.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
6. Install the steering column gaiter panel.
^ Secure with the clips.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
7. Install the steering column switch assembly.
^ Tighten the Torx bolts to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).
8. Connect the clockspring and multifunction switch electrical connectors.
9. Install the steering column side trim panel.
^ Secure with the clips.
10. Install the steering column shrouds.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.
^ Secure the clips.
11. Install the instrument panel access panel.
^ Secure with the clips.
12. Install the driver side closing trim panel.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Secure the clip.
^ Tighten the screws.
13. Install the headlamp switch trim panel.
14. Install the instrument panel center reinforcement.
15. Install the steering wheel.
16. Connect the battery ground cable.