Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution (Battery Disconnect Caution) .
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable from the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the trim pad - (I/P) Upper. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
3. Remove the floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Service and Repair) .




4. Remove the I/P carrier (2) to A - pillar retaining bolts (1) the left side is shown the right side is the same.




5. Remove the upper I/P carrier to body panel retaining bolts (1) located at the top of the I/P carrier under the windshield.




6. Remove the lower I/P carrier (2) to transmission tunnel bracket retaining bolts (1).

Important: When detaching the I/P wiring harness, make sure the I/P harness is attached as removed.


7. Detach the I/P electrical wiring harness.
8. Carefully remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Carefully install the I/P carrier to the vehicle.
2. Attach the I/P electrical wiring harness the I/P carrier.




3. Install the lower I/P carrier (2) to transmission tunnel bracket retaining bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .



Tighten the nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb ft).





4. Install the upper I/P carrier to body panel retaining bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .



Tighten the bolts to 32 N.m (24 lb ft).





5. Install the I/P carrier (2) to A - pillar retaining bolts (1).
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .



Tighten the bolts to 37 N.m (27 lb ft).

6. Install the centre console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the trim pad - (I/P) Upper. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
8. Connect the battery ground cable to the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair) .
9. Test all electrical components for correct operation.