WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the knee blocker from the instrument panel. See: Knee Diverter > Procedures
3. Remove the steering column from the vehicle, but do not remove the driver side airbag module, the steering wheel, or the switches from the steering column. Be certain that the steering wheel is locked and secured from rotation to prevent the loss of clockspring centering. See: Steering Column > Procedures
4. From under the driver side of the instrument panel, perform the following:
a. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the 100-way wire harness connector near the left cowl side inner panel.
b. Disconnect the side window demister hose at the heater-A/C housing demister/defroster duct (driver side).
5. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
6. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to perform the following:
a. Disconnect the two halves of the heater-A/C system vacuum harness connector.
b. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the heater-A/C system wire harness connector.
c. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector from the passenger side airbag module wire harness connector.
d. Disconnect the side window demister hose at the heater-A/C housing demister/defroster duct (passenger side).
e. Disconnect the two halves of the radio antenna coaxial cable connector.
f. Disconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the passenger airbag on/off switch wire harness connectors.
g. Disengage the passenger side airbag on/off switch wire harness from the retainer clip on the plenum bracket that supports the heater-A/C housing just inboard of the fuseblock module.
Passenger Airbag Module Lower Bracket Nuts Remove/Install
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h. Remove the two nuts that secure the lower passenger side airbag module bracket to the studs on the dash panel.
7. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement
Instrument Panel Assembly Remove/Install
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8. Remove the three screws that secure each end of the instrument panel to the door hinge pillars.
9. Remove the four nuts that secure the top of the instrument panel to the studs on the top of the dash panel.
10. With the aid of an assistant, lift the instrument panel assembly off of the dash panel studs and remove it from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel assembly onto the dash panel studs in the vehicle.
2. Install and tighten the four nuts that secure the top of the instrument panel to the studs on the top of the dash panel. Tighten the nuts to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the three screws that secure each end of the instrument panel to the door hinge pillars. Tighten the screws to 12 Nm (105 in. lbs.).
4. Install the top cover onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement
5. Reach through the instrument panel glove box opening to perform the following:
a. Install and tighten the two nuts that secure the lower passenger side airbag module bracket to the studs on the dash panel. Tighten the nuts to 28 Nm (250 in. lbs.).
b. Engage the passenger side airbag on/off switch wire harness in the retainer clip on the plenum bracket that supports the heater-A/C housing just inboard of the fuseblock module.
c. Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the passenger airbag on/off switch wire harness connectors.
d. Reconnect the two halves of the radio antenna coaxial cable connector.
e. Reconnect the side window demister hose to the heater-A/C housing demister/defroster duct (passenger side).
f. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the passenger side airbag module wire harness connector.
g. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the heater-A/C system wire harness connector.
h. Reconnect the two halves of the heater-A/C system vacuum harness connector.
6. Install the glove box onto the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
7. From under the driver side of the instrument panel, perform the following:
a. Reconnect the side window demister hose to the heater-A/C housing demister/defroster duct (driver side).
b. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the 100-way wire harness connector near the left cowl side inner panel.
8. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Be certain that the steering wheel is locked and secured from rotation to prevent the loss of clockspring centering. See: Steering Column > Procedures
9. Install the knee blocker onto the instrument panel. See: Knee Diverter > Procedures
10. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement
3. Remove the ash receiver from the ash receiver housing in the lower portion of the instrument panel center bezel.
Instrument Panel Center Bezel Remove/Install
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4. Remove the one screw from the back of the ash receiver housing that secures the lower portion of the center bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the top of the center bezel to the top of the instrument panel.
6. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the lower edge of the center bezel away from the instrument panel.
7. Pull the lower edge of the center bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the four snap clip retainers that secure it from the receptacles in the instrument panel.
8. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the center bezel to the instrument panel.
2. Align the snap clips on the center bezel with the receptacles in the instrument panel.
3. Press firmly on the center bezel over each of the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle on the instrument panel.
4. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the top of the center bezel to the top of the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
Install and tighten the one screw into the back of the ash receiver housing that secures the lower portion of the center bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screw to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
5. Install the ash receiver into the ash receiver housing in the lower portion of the instrument panel center bezel.
6. Install the top cover onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Instrument Panel Top Cover Remove/Install
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2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the instrument panel top cover up and away from the instrument panel far enough to disengage the five snap clip retainers from their receptacles in the instrument panel.
3. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the top cover onto the instrument panel.
2. Align the snap clips on the top cover with the snap clip receptacles in the instrument panel.
3. Press firmly downward on the top cover over each of the snap clip locations until each of the snap clips is fully seated in their receptacles in the instrument panel.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Center Bezel Replacement
Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install
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3. Remove the four screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the accessory switch bezel away from the instrument panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connectors.
5. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the connector receptacles, the accessory switches and the cigar lighter/power outlet on the back of the accessory switch bezel.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
2. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the connector receptacles, the accessory switches and the cigar lighter/power outlet on the back of the accessory switch bezel.
3. Position the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel.
4. Install and tighten the four screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
5. Install the center bezel onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Center Bezel Replacement
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
Instrument Panel Grab Handle Remove/Install
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3. Reach through and above the glove box opening to access and remove the two nuts that secure the stud on each end of the grab handle to the instrument panel. Discard the used grab handle mounting nuts.
4. Remove the grab handle from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the grab handle onto the instrument panel.
2. Reach through and above the glove box opening to install and tighten the two nuts that secure the stud on each end of the grab handle to the instrument panel. Tighten the nuts to 5.6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
3. Install the glove box onto the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the grab handle from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Grab Handle
3. Remove the glove box latch striker from the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
Instrument Panel Grab Handle Bezel Remove/Install
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4. Remove the two screws that secure the grab handle bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the grab handle bezel onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the grab handle bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the glove box latch striker onto the instrument panel. See: Glove Compartment > Procedures
4. Install the grab handle onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Grab Handle
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel. See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier > Procedures > Instrument Cluster Replacement
3. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Replacement
4. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Grab Handle Bezel
5. Remove the speaker bezels from the instrument panel. See: Speaker > Procedures
6. Remove the radio from the instrument panel. See: Radio/Stereo > Procedures
7. Remove the heater-A/C control from the instrument panel. See: Control Assembly, HVAC > Procedures
8. Remove the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets from the instrument panel. See: Air Duct > Procedures
9. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
10. Place the instrument panel on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from any possible cosmetic damage.
11. Remove the passenger side airbag door from the instrument panel. See: Air Bag > Procedures
12. Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel.
13. Remove the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel.
14. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the base trim onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the passenger side airbag door onto the instrument panel. See: Air Bag > Procedures
5. Install the instrument panel assembly into the vehicle. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
6. Install the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets onto the instrument panel. See: Air Duct > Procedures
7. Install the heater-A/C control onto the instrument panel. See: Control Assembly, HVAC > Procedures
8. Install the radio onto the instrument panel. See: Radio/Stereo > Procedures
9. Install the speaker bezels onto the instrument panel. See: Speaker > Procedures
10. Install the grab handle bezel onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Grab Handle Bezel
11. Install the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel. See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Procedures > Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Bezel Replacement
12. Install the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel. See: Instrument Cluster / Carrier > Procedures > Instrument Cluster Replacement
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Kick Cover Remove/Install
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2. Loosen the two screws that secure the upper half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing under the passenger side end of the instrument panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing.
4. Pull the kick cover down towards the floor panel to disengage the slotted upper mounting tabs from under the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws.
5. Remove the kick cover from the heater-A/C housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the slotted upper kick cover mounting tabs under the heads of the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
2. Install the two screws that secure the lower kick cover to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the battery negative cable.