Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement

Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the upper I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the lower I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
4. Remove the instrument panel pad lower bolts (12).
5. Remove the instrument panel pad lower (11).
6. Remove ground cable.
7. Remove the I/P center support braces (6, 9). Refer to Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the windshield defroster nozzle duct from the heater case assembly.
9. Remove the following retainers from the instrument panel reinforcement at the hinge pillars:

* The 7 bolts
* The 1 nut

10. Route out harness and remove the instrument panel reinforcement (4) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

1. Install the I/P reinforcement (4) to the vehicle. Secure the reinforcement with the following fasteners:

* The 7 bolts
* The 1 nut

Tighten the instrument panel reinforcement bolts and nuts to 28 N.m (21 lb ft).


2. Reroute harness through the I/P reinforcement.
3. Install the windshield defroster nozzle duct to the heater case assembly.
4. Install the I/P center support braces. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the ground cable.
6. Install the instrument panel pad lower (11) to the carrier support (4) and secure the lower pad with the bolts (12).
7. Connect the wire harness clamps.
8. Install the lower I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the upper I/P panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).