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Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Support Replacement



Instrument Panel Carrier Support Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement) .
2. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

1. The screw (2)
2. The air distribution center duct (1)





3. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

1. The 4 screws (1)
2. The windshield defroster outlet duct (2)
3. The heater duct





4. Remove the screw (3) from the left side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).




5. Remove the 2 screws (1) from the center of the rear of the instrument panel (3) which secure the IP wiring harness (2).




6. Remove the screw (3) from the right side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).




7. Release the wiring harness retainers and remove the IP wiring harness (2) from the IP reinforcement (1).
8. Remove the following components from the instrument panel:

1. The 10 screws
2. The 4 bolts
3. The IP reinforcement




Installation Procedure





1. Install the IP reinforcement to the instrument panel. Secure the reinforcement with the following:

1. The 10 screws
2. The 4 bolts

2. Install the IP wiring harness (2) to the IP reinforcement (1). Secure the harness with the plastic retainers.




3. Install the screw (3) to the left side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).




4. Install the 2 screws (1) to the center of the rear of the instrument panel (3) which secure the IP wiring harness (2).




5. Install the screw (3) to the right side of the rear of the instrument panel (1) which secures the IP wiring harness (2).




6. Install the heater duct to the instrument panel.
7. Install the windshield defroster outlet duct (2) to the instrument panel. Secure the outlet duct with the 4 screws (1).




8. Install the air distribution center duct (1) to the instrument panel. Secure the center duct with the screw (2).
9. Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement) .