Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement (European and Non-European)

INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (EUROPEAN AND NON-EUROPEAN)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column.
4. Remove the steering column trim cover.




5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch.
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings.
7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly.
8. Remove the side cover.
9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray.
12. Remove the cupholder.




13. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument.
14. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel.
15. Remove the digital clock.
16. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel.
17. Remove the passenger's air bag module from the instrument panel, if equipped.
18. Disconnect the ALDL connector.




19. Remove the instrument panel bolts behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
20. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
21. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.




22. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
23. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
24. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the bolts and screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

2. Connect ALDL connector with the screws.
3. Install the passenger's air bag module to the instrument panel.
4. Install glove box assembly from the instrument panel.




5. Install the digital clock.
6. Install the audio system from the instrument panel.
7. Install the A/C controller from the instrument.

Tighten the instrument panel bolts behind the HVAC controls to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

8. Install the cupholder.
9. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray.




10. Install the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
12. Install the side cover.
13. Install the instrument cluster assembly.
14. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding.
15. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch.
16. Install the steering column trim cover.
17. Install the steering wheel to the steering column.
18. Install the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped.
19. Connect the negative battery cable.