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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P). Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness connectors and position out of the way. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement .
  5. Remove the body control module (BCM). Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  6. Remove the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
  7. Remove the center air outlet. Refer to Center Air Outlet Replacement .
  8. Remove the defroster duct. Refer to Defroster Air Outlet Duct Replacement .
  9. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
  10. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier. This bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
  11. Remove the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier. This bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
  12. Remove the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier. This bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
  13. Remove the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
  14. Remove the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.

  15. Object Number: 482588  Size: SH
  16. Remove the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
  17. Remove the I/P carrier from the body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 482588  Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P carrier to the body.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) .
  4. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in) . This bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
  5. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in) . This bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
  6. Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in) . This bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
  7. Install the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier and tighten to 25 N·m (18 lb ft) . This bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
  8. Install the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in) .
  9. Install the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace and tighten to 24 N·m (18 lb ft) .
  10. Install the defroster duct. Refer to Defroster Air Outlet Duct Replacement .
  11. Install the center air outlet. Refer to Center Air Outlet Replacement .
  12. Install the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
  13. Install the A/C control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
  14. Install the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
  15. Install the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  16. Install the wiring harness. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement .
  17. Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  19. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .