Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback)

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Notchback)

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).




5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) and Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove the side cover.
9. Using a taped flat-bladed tool, gently pry and remove the instrument panel lower cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel center vent panel.
11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement (Service and Repair) and Ashtray Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Remove the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Service and Repair).




13. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument panel. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Hatchback) (HVAC - Manual).
14. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
15. Remove the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement (Hatchback) (Clock Replacement (Hatchback))Clock Replacement (Notchback) (Clock Replacement (Notchback)).
16. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
17. Remove the screws from the ALDL connector.
18. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors.




19. Remove the three bolts from the upper instrument panel.




20. Remove the instrument panel screw behind the HVAC controls.
21. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
22. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
23. Remove the two nuts from the lower left center of the instrument panel.




24. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
25. Remove the two nuts from the lower right center of the instrument panel.
26. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
27. Disconnect the wire harness from the instrument panel.
28. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the right side end screws and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
2. Install the tie bar retaining bolts and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
3. Connect the wire harness to the instrument panel.
4. Install the two nuts to the lower right center of the instrument panel.
5. Connect the ALDL connector with the screws.




6. Install the instrument panel bolts to the left side of the instrument panel and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
7. Install the two nuts to the lower left center of the instrument panel.
8. Install the instrument panel bolts above the steering column and tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb ft).
9. Install the instrument panel screw behind the HVAC assembly and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




10. Install the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement (Hatchback) (Clock Replacement (Hatchback))Clock Replacement (Notchback) (Clock Replacement (Notchback)).
11. Install glove box assembly to the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Install the audio system to the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement (Hatchback) (Service and Repair).
13. Install the A/C controller to the instrument panel. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Hatchback) (HVAC - Manual).
14. Install the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Service and Repair).
15. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement (Service and Repair) and Ashtray Replacement (Service and Repair).




16. Install the instrument panel center vent panel.
17. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
18. Connect the necessary electrical connectors.
19. Install the side cover.
20. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement (Service and Repair).
21. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair).
22. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement (Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement) for signal, and refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement (Service and Repair).
23. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
24. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement (Steering Wheel Replacement).
25. Install the driver air bag module to the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Steering Wheel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement (Service and Repair).
26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).