Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling.
- Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.
- Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
- Remove the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement.
- Remove the left HVAC push pin (2).
- Remove the left HVAC floor duct (1).
- Fully lower the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement.
- Remove the center console. Refer to
Console Replacement.
- Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower sound insulator panel, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.
- Remove the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
- Remove the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
- Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement.
- Remove the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
- Remove the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.
- Remove the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement.
- Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to
HVAC Control Module Replacement.
- Remove the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) from the I/P substrate.
- Remove the left I/P access cover.
- Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to
Headlamp Switch Replacement.
- If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side.
- Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
- Remove the trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement.
- Remove the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to
Front Upper Speaker Replacement.
- Remove the right I/P access cover.
- Remove the side window defogger outlet screw.
- Remove the bolts securing the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Remove the bolts that secure the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- With the aid of an assistant, lift up from the bottom of the instrument panel in order to release the I/P from the positioning locators.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
- Place the I/P on a clean prepared surface.
- If replacing the I/P, remove the passenger inflatable restraint I/P module. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
- If replacing the I/P, remove the air distribution duct vents from the instrument panel. Refer to
Air Distributor Duct Replacement.
Installation Procedure
- If replacing the I/P, install the air distribution duct vents to the instrument panel. Refer to
Air Distributor Duct Replacement.
- If replacing the I/P, install the passenger inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel. Refer to
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.
- With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
Note: Ensure the wiring harnesses and electrical connectors are not pinched behind the instrument panel and are positioned for proper connection.
- Fully seat the instrument panel to the positioning locators.
Note: Do not tighten the I/P retaining bolts until all of the bolts have been loosely installed.
- Install the bolts securing the middle and upper portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
- Install the bolts that secure the lower portion of the instrument panel to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Complete the installation of all of the bolts that retain the I/P to the vehicle.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
- Install the side window defogger outlet screw.
Tighten
Tighten the screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install the right I/P access cover.
- Install the front upper speakers, if equipped. Refer to
Front Upper Speaker Replacement.
- Install the trim pad. Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement.
- Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to
Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
- If replacing the I/P, Install the headlamp switch bezel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side.
- Install the headlamp switch to the bezel. Refer to
Headlamp Switch Replacement.
- Install the left I/P access cover.
- Install the HVAC control module wire harness attachment (1) to the I/P substrate.
- Install the HVAC control module. Refer to
HVAC Control Module Replacement.
- Install the radio. Refer to
Radio Replacement.
- Install the I/P cluster. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Replacement.
- Install the I/P cluster bezel, Chevrolet only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate, GMC only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
- Install the I/P lower sound insulator, GMC or Chevrolet only. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement.
- Install the center console. Refer to
Console Replacement.
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.
- Install the right closeout/insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
- Install the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement.
- Install the left HVAC floor duct (1).
- Install the left HVAC floor duct push pin (2).
- Install the knee bolster. Refer to
Knee Bolster Replacement.
- Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
- Install the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to
Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to
SIR Disabling and Enabling.