Instrument Panel - Installation
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Avenger shown, 200 similar.
1. With the help of an assistant, position the instrument panel (1) into the vehicle. Make sure the alignment pins (2) on each side of the I/P are properly seated.
2. Make sure that the pin from the HVAC housing (5) is properly seated in the instrument panel.
3. Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel to the HVAC housing.
4. Make sure that the pin from the HVAC housing (4) is properly seated in the PAB bracket (2).
5. Install the PAB retaining nuts (1), Passenger Air Bag - Installation.
6. Connect the PAB squib connectors.
7. Install the bolt (1) securing the PAB bracket to the HVAC housing. Tighten the bolt securely.
8. Tighten the I/P to HVAC housing bolts located in the center stack area securely.
9. Install the two fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel to the vehicle. Tighten the bolts securely. Repeat on the opposite side.
10. Install the floor vent (2). Repeat for the opposite side.
11. Position the instrument panel floor bracket (1) and install the bolt (3). Tighten the bolt securely. Repeat on the opposite side.
12. Accessing through the opening between the front door (3) and the fender edge (2), install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel at the side. Tighten the bolts securely. Repeat on the opposite side.
13. Install the weather gasket (1) over the opening located behind the front door. Repeat on the opposite side.
14. Install the three fence bolts (1) located near the windshield. Tighten the bolts securely.
15. Connect the six HVAC housing connectors (1).
16. Connect the shifter interlock cable (1).
17. Attach the shifter interlock cable (1) at the I/P.
18. Connect the antenna harnesses (3) to the I/P connectors (2, 4).
19. Connect the RH vehicle wiring harnesses (1, 4) to the I/P connectors (2, 3).
20. Connect the amplifier connectors (2 and 3).
21. Connect the LH vehicle wiring harnesses (2, 3) to the I/P connectors (1, 4).
22. Connect the occupant restraint control module harness, . Service and Repair
23. Install the fasteners (3) securing the radio support bracket (1). Tighten the fasteners securely.
24. Connect and install the radio. Tighten the four fasteners securely.
25. Connect and install the center trim bezel (1). Hand tap the perimeter to engage the retaining clips.
26. Install the center stack hood (1). Hand tap the perimeter to engage the retaining clips.
27. Connect and position the glove box module (1).
28. Install the glove box module fasteners (2, 3, 4, 5). Tighten the fasteners securely.
29. Position the hush panel/silencer (1) and install the push pin fasteners (2).
30. Install the glove box (1).
31. Install the instrument panel cluster (1).
32. Avenger models, Install the instrument cluster hood bezel (1).
33. Install the steering column as an assembly, Steering Column - Installation.
34. Install the instrument cluster trim ring/upper column shroud (1).
35. Install the lower steering column shroud, Steering Column Shroud - Installation.
36. Position and engage the retaining clips on the lower steering opening trim cover (2).
37. Install the fasteners (1) securing the lower steering opening trim cover (2). Tighten the fasteners securely.
38. Connect and position the console (1) into the vehicle.
39. Install the bolts (1) into the console bin. Tighten the bolts securely.
40. Install the console bin liner.
41. Install the shifter trim bezel (1).
42. Install the front console fasteners. Tighten the fasteners securely.
43. Connect and install the console front storage bin.
44. Connect and install the HVAC controls (1).
45. Install the defroster grille (1).
46. Install the outlet vent. Repeat on the opposite side.
47. Install the I/P end cap (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
48. Install the lower cowl trim panel, Cowl Trim Panel - Installation.
49. Install the A-Pillar trim (1). Repeat on the opposite side.
50. Reconnect the negative battery cable.