Instrument Panel (IP) - Removal Procedure
REMOVAL PROCEDURECAUTION: 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 assembly for damage or deformation. Any visible damage indicates structural damage and mandates IP assembly replacement.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
3. Remove the center console if necessary.
4. Remove the auto transmission control assembly, if equipped with a console.
5. Remove the IP trim plate.
6. Remove the steering column filler.
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.
7. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column Tilt.
8. Remove the IP storage compartment.
9. Remove the defroster grille.
10. Remove the fasteners (5) from the IP support bracket.
11. Remove the fasteners (4) from the steering column support.
12. Remove the lower fasteners (3) from the IP end support brackets.
13. Remove the fasteners (6) from the IP center bracket.
14. Remove the upper fasteners (2) from the IP end support brackets.
15. Remove the fasteners (1) from the upper IP.
16. Disconnect the electrical connectors, including antenna coax cable.
17. Remove the aspirator hose.
18. Remove the IP assembly.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: When installing the IP assembly, if the assembly does not properly align with the bottom of the windshield, loosen the center and the right IP support brackets in order to allow the proper alignment. Re-tighten the brackets after the IP assembly is aligned.
1. Partially install the IP assembly into position.
2. Install the aspirator hose.
3. Connect the electrical connectors, including the antenna coax cable.
4. Align the IP assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
5. Install the fasteners (1) into the upper IP.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
6. Install the upper fasteners (2) to the IP end support brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
7. Install the fasteners (6) to the IP center support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
8. Install the lower fasteners (3) into the IP end support brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9.5 N.m (84 lb in).
9. Install the fasteners (4) to the steering column support.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
10. Install the fasteners (5) to the IP support brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 8 N.m (71 lb in).
11. Install the IP compartment.
12. Install the defroster grille.
13. Raise the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column Tilt.
14. Install the steering column filler.
15. Install the IP trim plate.
16. Install the auto transmission control assembly if equipped with a console.
17. Install the center console if necessary.
18. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.