Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system zones 3, 4, and 5. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling , SIR Disabling and Enabling , or SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
3. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
4. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
5. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
6. Remove the right console trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
7. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
8. Remove the instrument panel insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
9. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
10. Remove the automatic transmission control. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .

1

Instrument Panel Assembly Trim Cover Nuts (Qty: 4)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

2

Instrument Panel Assembly Screws (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (17 lb in)

3

Instrument Panel Assembly Bolts (Qty: 2)

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Instrument Panel Assembly Screws (Qty: 2)

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

5

Instrument Panel Assembly Nut (Qty: 1)

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

6

Instrument Panel Assembly Screw (Qty: 1)

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

Tip
Open the instrument panel compartment to access the screws.

7

Instrument Panel Assembly Screws (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

Tip
Open the instrument panel compartment to access the screws.

8

Instrument Panel Assembly to Inflatable Restraint Module Bolts (Qty: 3)

Tighten
12 N·m (53 lb in)

9

Instrument Panel Assembly

Procedures

1. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal of the instrument panel assembly in order to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. With the aid of an assistant, lift the instrument panel assembly up and off of the upper and lower tie bars and over the steering column.
3. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
4. When replacing the instrument panel assembly, transfer all necessary components.