Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the I/P insulators.
3. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
4. Remove the knee bolster deflector.
5. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraints.
6. Remove the stoplamp switch.
7. Lower the steering column.
8. Remove the I/P trim pad.
9. Remove the IP accessory trim plate.
10. Remove the radio.
11. Remove the instrument cluster.
12. Remove the HVAC control.
13. Remove the left side air ducts.
14. Remove the front floor console.




15. Remove the fuse block bolt.
16. .Remove the fuse block from the I/P.




17. Remove the data link connector bolts (2).
18. Remove the data link connector (3) from the tie bar (1).




19. Cut the tie strap securing the steering column harness branch to the distributor.




20. Remove the I/P lower mounting nuts (3).
21. Remove the crosscar and I/P harness grounds from the I/P mounting studs.
22. Remove the I/P upper mounting bolts (2).
23. Reposition the I/P (6).
24. Remove the air distributor.
25. Remove the wiring harness from the I/P carrier.
26. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
2. Install the wiring harness to the I/P carrier.
3. Install the air distributor.
4. Position the I/P (6).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the I/P upper mounting bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the I/P upper mounting bolts (2) to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

6. Install the crosscar and I/P harness grounds to the I/P mounting studs.
7. Install the I/P lower mounting nuts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the I/P lower mounting nuts (3) to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).




8. Install a new tie strap securing the steering column harness branch to the distributor.




9. Install the data link connector (3) to the tie bar (1).
10. Install the data link connector bolts (2).




11. Install the fuse block to the I/P.
12. Install the fuse block bolt.




13. Install the front floor console.
14. Install the left side air ducts.
15. Install the HVAC control.
16. Install the instrument cluster.
17. Install the radio.
18. Install the I/P accessory trim plate.
19. Install the I/P trim pad.
20. Raise the steering column.
21. Install the stoplamp switch.
22. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraints.
23. Install the knee bolster deflector.
24. Install the windshield side garnish moldings.
25. Install the I/P insulators.