Instrument Panel

INSTRUMENT PANEL

Part 1:

Part 2:

Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

1. Depower the supplemental restraint system (SRS).
2. Remove the floor console.
3. Remove the 2 scuff plates.
4. Remove the 2 A-pillar lower trim panels.

5. NOTE: On the coupe, install the front locating hook, then snap the A-pillar trim panel in place working rearward.

Remove the 2 A-pillar trim panels.

6. Remove the instrument cluster.

7. CAUTION: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the clockspring can result. If there is evidence that the steering column shaft has rotated, the clockspring must be removed and recentered.

Secure the steering wheel, remove and discard the bolt, and separate the steering column shaft from the steering column.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

8. Remove the 2 screws and the steering column reinforcement cover.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors

9. On the LH side disconnect the instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector and remove the instrument panel support bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

10. On the RH side disconnect the antenna in-line connector and the 4 instrument panel harness electrical connectors.
11. Remove the 2 instrument panel center support screws.
12. Remove the 3 instrument panel center support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

13. Through the instrument cluster opening, loosen the instrument panel cowl top bracket nut.
- Tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

14. Remove the 2 instrument panel lower support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).

15. Remove the 2 instrument panel end panels.
16. Remove the 4 instrument panel upper support bolts.
- To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

17. Disconnect the RCM small connector.

18. NOTE: Two technicians are necessary to carry out this step.

Remove the instrument panel.

19. To install, reverse the removal procedure.