Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

IMPORTANT: After a non-deployment accident, visually inspect the instrument panel carrier for damage or deformation. Any visible damage indicates structural damage and requires replacement of the instrument panel carrier.

2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the right sound insulator.
4. Remove the console.
5. Remove the instrument cluster trim plate.
6. Remove the upper trim pad.
7. Remove the windshield garnish moldings.
8. Remove the knee bolster reinforcement.
9. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment assembly.

IMPORTANT: Remove the steering column lower mounting bolts prior to removing the upper mounting bolts or damage to the lower steering column bearing may occur. Place a protective cloth on the steering column in order to protect the column from scratches.

10. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column Tilt.
11. Remove the radio.
12. Remove the heater and A/C control.
13. Remove the fasteners (3, 7, 8).
14. Pull the instrument panel carrier away from the dash.
15. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
16. Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable.
17. Remove the instrument panel carrier.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the instrument panel carrier.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Connect the antenna coaxial cable.
4. Carefully align the carrier.
Assure the 5 cowl clips (6) are secured under the mushroom header (2), and that the studs on the cowl, and centering feature on instrument panel aligns to peg (1) on the steering column support bracket.
5. Locate the instrument panel to the height pin (5) on the instrument panel outer bracket.
6. Engage the height tab (4) on the right center mounting bracket to the notch in the instrument panel carrier.
Push forward and upward on the instrument panel carrier to the lower left of the glove box opening to engage tab of support bracket to notch in instrument panel carrier bracket. A audible click will be heard when engaged.
7. Assure tab is locked in place by tugging on lower instrument panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

8. Install the instrument panel carrier to the upper L-bracket fastener (8).

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

9. Install the center support bracket fasteners (3).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

10. Install the outer bracket fasteners (7).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

11. Install the heater and A/C control.
12. Install the radio.
13. Install the steering column.
14. Install the instrument panel storage compartment.
15. Install the knee bolster reinforcement.
16. Install the windshield garnish moldings.
17. Install the upper trim pad.
18. Install the cluster trim plate.
19. Install the console.
20. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
21. Install the right sound insulator.
22. Connect the negative battery cable.