With Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIREDDescription Tool Number
Radio Removing Tool 415-001 (T87P-19061-A)
REMOVAL
1. Position front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
NOTE: Removal and installation of the instrument panel is best accomplished by two people.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
3. Remove the pushpins and remove instrument panel insulator from instrument panel reinforcement.
4. On floor shift models, remove console panel, please refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair
5. Remove the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, two main wiring harness electrical connectors and vacuum hose harness from A/C evaporator housing.
6. On floor shift vehicles, insert Radio Removing Tool 415-001 (T87P-19061-A) into integrated control panel face plate. Push tools in approximately 38 mm (1.5 inches) to release retaining clips.
CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when installing Radio Removing Tool, as this will damage retaining clips and make integrated control panel removal difficult.
7. On floor shift vehicles, apply a light spreading force on tools and pull integrated control panel out of instrument panel.
Integrated Control Panel - Electronic Automatic Temperature Control:
8. On floor shift vehicles, disconnect wiring connectors and automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, if equipped.
9. On floor shift vehicles, remove six screws and console center finish panel.
10. Remove steering column assembly, please refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not remove the steering column from the vehicle unless the steering column is locked to prevent rotation or lower end of steering shaft is wired in such a way to prevent the steering wheel from being rotated.
11. Unsnap instrument panel upper finish panel from instrument panel.
12. Unsnap and remove instrument panel finish end panel from LH and RH side of instrument panel.
13. Remove RH and LH front scuff plates and pull door weatherstrip away from instrument panel.
14. Remove three screws retaining instrument panel to upper cowl top panel.
15. Working with an assistant, remove two screws at each end of instrument panel.
16. Disconnect instrument panel-to-dash panel electrical connectors.
17. Remove parking brake cable and parking brake switch connector.
18. With an assistant, remove instrument panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. If instrument panel is being replaced, transfer all components, wiring and hardware to new instrument panel.
2. With an assistant, place instrument panel in vehicle. Connect instrument panel to dash panel electrical connectors. Tighten connector retaining screws to 4-6 N.m (36-53 Lb-In).
3. With an assistant, install instrument panel to cowl and install two screws at each end of instrument panel Tighten screws to 19-25 N.m (15-18 Lb-Ft).
4. Install three screws retaining instrument panel to upper cowl top panel Tighten screws to 7-9 N.m (62-79 Lb-In).
5. Install parking brake cable and connect brake switch connector.
6. Install instrument panel finish end panel to each end of instrument panel by snapping in place.
7. Install door weatherstrips and scuff plates.
8. Snap instrument panel upper finish panel into place in instrument panel.
9. Install steering column assembly, please refer to Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair
10. On floor shift models, install console center finish panel with six retaining screws.
11. Connect wiring connectors and automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, if equipped, to integrated control panel.
12. Slide integrated control panel into instrument panel making sure that rear support is engaged on upper support rail.
Integrated Control Panel - Electronic Automatic Temperature Control:
13. Push integrated control panel inward until retaining clips are fully engaged.
14. Install the automatic temperature control sensor hose and elbow, two main wiring electrical connectors and the vacuum hose harness to the A/C evaporator housing.
15. Reconnect any other electrical connectors or hoses disconnected for removal of instrument panel.
16. On floor shift models, install console panel, please refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair
17. Install instrument panel insulator to instrument panel reinforcement.
18. Connect battery ground cable.
19. Install/connect any other components removed/disconnected for removal of instrument panel.
20. Test all instrument panel gauges and controls for proper operation. Verify air bag warning indicator operation.