Instrument Panel (IP) - Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer toSIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the I/P retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement) .
4. Remove the data link connector fasteners.
5. Remove the passenger inflator module. Refer toInflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
6. Disconnect the ignition switch electrical connectors.
7. Remove the shift/park lock cable from the ignition switch.




8. Disconnect the body to I/P electrical connector (1) located at the upper right outside corner of the I/P carrier.




9. Remove the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
10. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the I/P carrier.
11. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the I/P carrier.
12. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the I/P carrier.
13. Release the SIR harness (6) retainer from the I/P carrier.




14. Remove the I/P carrier fasteners.
15. Remove the I/P carrier from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the instrument panel (I/P) carrier to the vehicle.
2. Install the HVAC aspirator tube (5).
3. Feed the ignition switch wiring (4) through the I/P carrier.
4. Feed the shift/park lock cable (3) through the I/P carrier.
5. Feed the console wiring harness (1) through the I/P carrier.
6. Install the SIR harness (6) retainer to the I/P carrier.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the fasteners (1) from the I/P carrier to the hinge pillar.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the fasteners from the I/P carrier to the cowl.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

9. Install the fasteners (3) from the I/P carrier to the end bracket.

Tighten the fasteners to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

10. Connect the ignition switch electrical connectors .
11. Install the shift/park lock cable to the ignition switch.
12. Install the passenger inflator module. Refer to in SIR.
13. Install the data link connector fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

14. Install the I/P retainer. Refer toInstrument Panel (I/P) Retainer Replacement (Instrument Panel (IP) - Retainer Replacement) .
15. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
16. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.