Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
Caution:
To avoid BCM damage, it is critical to disconnect the battery prior to removal of the IP assembly from the vehicle. Failure to disconnect the Battery prior to IP removal will result in the BCM being supplied power while losing the Ground (provided via the IP) resulting in internal BCM failure.
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
3. Remove the heater hoses from the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LFW) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LFW) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.
4. Remove the air conditioning lines from the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement and Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement.
5. Remove the nuts (1) securing the HVAC module to the mod plate.
6. Remove the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement Front Floor Console Replacement.
8. Remove the front floor console extension panel assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement.
9. Remove the transmission control bracket. Refer to Transmission Control Bracket Replacement Transmission Control Bracket Replacement.
10. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
11. Remove the front floor carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
12. Remove the brake pedal bracket to tie bar bolt (1).
13. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (NVH) Steering Column Replacement (NVH).
14. Remove the nuts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the mod plate.
15. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement Service and Repair.
16. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement Radio Replacement.
Note:
Note the location and routing of the electrical harness prior to disconnecting or removing in order to ensure the proper reinstallation.
17. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors and ground straps at the following locations.
* At both windshield pillars
* At both "H" pillars
* At the steering column bracket
18. Remove the instrument panel electrical center. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement.
19. Remove the instrument panel bolt covers (1).
20. Remove the instrument panel bolts (2).
21. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
22. Once the assembly is outside the vehicle, adequately support the assembly to avoid damage.
Installation Procedure
Note:
Installing the instrument panel assembly to the vehicle requires 3 people. Two within the passenger compartment and one in the engine compartment.
1. The two people within the passenger compartment will be supporting the assembly, while aligning it to the vehicle.
2. Slowly push the assembly forward while the person in the engine compartment guides the heater core tubes, thermal expansion valve and the HVAC module locating studs through the openings in the mod plate.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install the instrument panel bolts (2) and tighten to 20 Nm(15 lb ft).
4. Install the instrument panel bolt covers (1).
5. Install the instrument panel electrical center. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement.
6. Connect the instrument panel electrical connectors and ground straps at the following locations.
* At the steering column bracket
* At both "H" pillars
* At both windshield pillars
7. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement Radio Replacement.
8. Install the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement Service and Repair.
9. Install the instrument panel tie bar to mod plate nuts (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (NVH) Steering Column Replacement (NVH).
11. Install the brake pedal bracket to instrument panel tie bar bolt (1) and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).
12. Install the front carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
13. Install the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
14. Install the transmission control bracket. Refer to Transmission Control Bracket Replacement Transmission Control Bracket Replacement.
15. Install the front floor console extension panel assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement.
16. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement Front Floor Console Replacement.
17. Install the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
18. Install the HVAC module nuts (1) and tighten to 4 Nm (35 lb in).
19. Install the air conditioning lines to the thermal expansion valve. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement Air Conditioning Condenser and Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement and Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement Evaporator Outlet Hose Replacement.
20. Install the heater hoses to the heater core. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Heater Inlet Hose ReplacementHeater Inlet Hose Replacement (LFW) Heater Inlet Hose Replacement and Heater Outlet Hose Replacement (LFW) Heater Outlet Hose ReplacementHeater Outlet Hose Replacement (LEA) Heater Outlet Hose Replacement.
21. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
22. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Service and Repair.
23. Reprogram the HVAC system, radio and body control module. Refer to Control Module References Programming and Relearning.