Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the IP retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement).
4. Remove the data link connector fasteners.
5. Remove the passenger inflator module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement in SIR.
6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
7. Remove the shift/park lock cable from the ignition switch.




8. Disconnect the body to IP electrical connector (1) located at the upper right outside corner of the IP carrier.




9. Remove the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
10. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the IP carrier.
11. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the IP carrier.
12. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the IP carrier.
13. Release the SIR harness (6) retainer from the IP carrier.




14. Remove the IP carrier fasteners.
15. Remove the IP carrier from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the instrument panel (IP) carrier to the vehicle.
2. Install the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
3. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the IP carrier.
4. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the IP carrier.
5. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the IP carrier.
6. Install the SIR harness (6) retainer to the IP carrier.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the fasteners (1) from the IP carrier to hinge pillar.

Tighten the IP carrier fasteners (1) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

8. Install the IP carrier to cowl fasteners (2).

Tighten the carrier to cowl fasteners (2) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

9. Install the IP carrier to end bracket fasteners (3).

Tighten the carrier to end bracket fasteners (3) to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).

10. Connect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
11. Install the shift/park lock cable to the ignition switch.
12. Install the passenger inflator module. Refer to in SIR.
13. Install the data link connector fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

14. Install the IP retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement).
15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.