Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement

Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement (76.46.31)

Removal

1. Fully extend the steering column for access.
2. Remove the steering wheel.
3. Remove the instrument panel center reinforcement.
4. Remove the driver side register trim panel.
5. Remove the instrument panel access panel.
^ Release the 2 clips.







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







7. Remove the steering column lower shroud.
^ Remove the 3 Torx screws.
^ Release the steering column adjustment lever.







8. Remove the steering column side trim panel.
^ Release the clips.
^ Repeat the above procedure for the other side.







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







10. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors from the clockspring.







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







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







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







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







15. Release the on-board diagnostic connector.
^ Remove the 2 Torx screws.







16. 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. Attach the air temperature sensor.
^ Secure the clips.

4. Install the instrument cluster.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.

5. Install the steering column gaiter panel.
^ Secure with the clips.
^ Tighten the Torx screws.

6. Install the steering column switch assembly.
^ Tighten the Torx bolts to 3 Nm (2 lb.ft).

7. Connect the clockspring and multifunction switch electrical connectors.
8. Install the steering column side trim panels.
^ Secure with the clips.

9. Install the steering column shrouds.
10. Install the instrument panel access panel.
^ Secure with the clips.

11. Install the driver side register trim panel.
12. Install the instrument panel center reinforcement.
13. Install the steering wheel.