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Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement




Instrument Panel Retainer 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 left insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
4. Remove right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right).
5. Remove the IP outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement).
6. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (w/o UM8) in Entertainment.
9. Remove the HVAC control module assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems Automatic.
10. Remove the drivers information center. Refer to Driver Information Center Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the knee bolster brackets. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement).
13. Remove the fasteners securing the steering column to the IP carrier, lower and position the column out of the way. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.
14. Remove the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).
15. Remove the valet switch.
16. Remove the IP storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Disconnect the center IP to body electrical harness connector.
18. Disconnect the right IP to body electrical harness connector.
19. Disconnect the left IP to body electrical harness connector.




20. Remove fasteners securing the IP retainer to IP carrier.
21. Remove the IP retainer from the carrier, feed wiring through openings as necessary.
22. If the IP retainer is to be replaced, transfer all necessary components.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the IP retainer to the carrier, feeding the wiring through the openings as removed.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the IP retainer fasteners in order to secure the IP retainer to the carrier.

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

3. Connect the left IP to body electrical harness connector.
4. Connect the right IP to body electrical harness connector.
5. Connect the center IP to body electrical harness connector.
6. Install the IP storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the valet switch.
8. Install the IP cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Replacement).
9. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
10. Install the knee bolster brackets. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement (Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement).
11. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the drivers information center. Refer to Driver Information Center Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
13. Install the HVAC control module assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems Automatic.
14. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement (w/o UM8) in Entertainment.
15. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Front Floor Console Replacement).
16. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Install the IP outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Outer Trim Cover Replacement).
18. Install right insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right).
19. Install left insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (Service and Repair).
20. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
21. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

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