Instrument Panel Upper Section

Instrument Panel Upper Section

Removal

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair
2 Make the SRS system safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices
3 Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement
4 Remove the passenger side register trim panel. For additional information, refer to Passenger Side Register Trim Panel




5 Remove the stowage compartment tray.
- Release the 4 clips.
6 Remove the instrument panel speaker. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Speaker Instrument Panel Speaker
7 Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel Pillar Trim




8 Remove the sunload sensor.
- Release the clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.




9 Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement upper retaining screws.





10 Release the passenger air bag module bracket.
- Remove the 2 Torx screws.





11 Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the passenger air bag module.





12
NOTE:
Avoid dropping the screw inside the instrument panel.
Remove 1 Torx screw and 1 bolt, from the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture.





13 Release the instrument panel wiring harness.
- Release the 2 clips.





14 With assistance, remove the instrument panel upper section.
- Remove the 5 Torx screws.





15
NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the passenger air bag module.
- Remove the 4 nuts.





16 Remove the windshield defroster duct.
- Remove the 7 screws.

Installation
1 Install the windshield defroster duct.
- Tighten the screws.
2 Install the passenger air bag module.
- Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
3 With assistance, install the instrument panel upper section.
- Tighten the screws.
- Attach the wiring harness.
4 Tighten the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
5 Secure the passenger air bag module bracket.
- Tighten the Torx screws to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
6 Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
7 Install the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement upper retaining screws.
8 Install the sunload sensor.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Secure with the clips.
9 Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel Pillar Trim

10 Install the speaker For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Speaker Instrument Panel Speaker

11 Install the stowage compartment tray.
- Secure the 4 clips.

12 Install the passenger side register trim panel. For additional information, refer to Passenger Side Register Trim Panel

13 Install the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement

14 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Service and Repair