Instrument Panel - Installation

INSTALLATION




1. With the help of an assistant, place the instrument panel into vehicle inserting instrument panel locator pins into body. As you install the instrument panel, lift the instrument panel up so the duct work does not bind or bend. Set the instrument panel down on the HVAC housing to get the proper seal at the distribution duct, and start one bolt in the dash panel.

2. Install instrument panel side cowl bracket right and left side mounting screws.





3. Install the two screws attaching the instrument panel frame to the dash panel below windshield opening.

4. Connect right side electrical connector at A-pillar.

5. Connect three electrical connectors behind cowl panel.

6. Connect HVAC electrical connectors.





7. Install top cover.

8. Install the glove box:
a. Connect glove box lamp through opening.
b. Set glove box into opening push into position.

9. Connect the airbag module electrical connector.

10. Connect the antenna lead connector.

11. Install both cowl side trim panel.

12. Install both front door sill scuff plates.


NOTE: Technician must install new end caps.

13. Install new instrument panel end caps.

14. Install both left and right side A-pillar trim.

15. Install shift interlock cable.

16. Install steering column retaining nuts.

17. Connect brake light wiring connectors.





18. Install instrument panel reinforcement.





19. Connect steering column pinch bolt and the retaining nuts (4).

20. Connect steering column wiring connectors.

21. Install upper and lower steering column shrouds.

22. Connect body control module wiring connectors.

23. Connect bulkhead wiring harness connectors.

24. Install screws attaching braking brake handle onto brake park release bracket.

25. Press on instrument panel trim outlet plate to engage clips.

26. Install two screws attaching instrument panel trim plate.





27. Install the four inflatable knee blocker mounting screws.

28. Install steering column opening cover.





29. Install nuts attaching the floor braces to instrument panel.

30. Install two screws attaching front floor console L-brackets to instrument panel.

31. Install screws attaching front floor console to instrument panel.

32. Install center console closeout panels.

33. Connect battery negative cable.