Special Tools

J 42640 Steering Column Anti-Rotation Pin

Caution: Secure the steering wheel utilizing a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR system. The steering wheel must be secured in position before disconnecting the following components:

•	The steering column

•	The intermediate shaft

•	The steering gear

After disconnecting these components, do not move the front tires and wheels. Failure to follow these procedures may cause improper alignment of some components during installation and result in possible damage to the SIR coil.
1. Lock the steering column through the access hole in the steering column shroud using anti-rotation pin J 42640.



2. Remove the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.
3. Remove the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
5. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
6. Remove the transmission control bracket. Refer to Transmission Control Bracket Replacement.
7. Remove the instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement.
8. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
9. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel with windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
10. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
11. Tape the ambient light sensor to the instrument panel upper trim panel to ensure it does not fall behind the instrument panel assembly during reinstallation.
12. Remove the left and right body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
13. Remove the instrument panel center support bracket.
14. Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removal in order to ensure proper installation.
15. On the right side of the instrument panel.

•	Disconnect the electrical connections to the instrument panel right electrical center.

•	Disconnect the electrical connectors located on the right lower hinge pillar.

•	Disconnect the ground wires from the right lower hinge pillar area.

•	Disconnect the electrical connection for the instrument panel inflatable restraint module.

•	Disconnect the radio antennas.

•	Release the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the right side of the instrument panel.

16. On the left side of the instrument panel.

•	Disconnect the electrical connections to the instrument panel left electrical center.

•	Remove the body wiring harness junction block from its bracket to allow movement in the body harness.

•	Release the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the left side of the instrument panel.




17. Remove the 3 bolts (1) securing the instrument panel upper trim panel to the cowl.



18. Remove the 2 bolts (1) securing the instrument carrier support to the cowl.

These bolts are located down inside the instrument panel and can be seen through the windshield.




19. Remove the 4 bolts (1) releasing the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.



20. With the aid of an assistant pull the instrument panel assembly (1) rearward in the vehicle until the locator pin on each side clears the opening.
21. The person on the right side of the instrument panel should pivot the instrument panel inward toward the center of the vehicle slightly just enough to access the wiring connectors in the center of the instrument panel assembly. Disconnect these connectors.
22. The person on the right side of the instrument panel should now pivot the instrument panel inward toward the center of the vehicle until enough clearance is gained to access the HVAC module.
23. Set the instrument panel assembly down and adequately support it in order to prevent any damage.

1. With the aid of an assistant:

•	Lift the instrument panel assembly (1) up and align the locator pins to the openings in the hinge pillars.

•	Connect the electrical connectors in the center of the instrument panel assembly.

•	Push the instrument panel forward until the instrument panel is in vehicle position.




2. Loosely install the 4 bolts (1) on the outer ends of the instrument panel.



3. Loosely install the 2 bolts (1) securing the instrument panel carrier support to the cowl.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

4. Tighten the 6 bolts securing the instrument panel to the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).




5. Install the 3 bolts (1) securing the instrument panel upper trim panel to the cowl.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

6. On the left side of the instrument panel.

•	Connect the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the left side of the instrument panel.

•	Install the body wiring harness junction block into its bracket.

•	Connect the electrical connections to the instrument panel left electrical center.

7. On the right side of the instrument panel.

•	Connect the wire looms securing the wiring harnesses to the right side of the instrument panel.

•	Connect the radio antennas.

•	Connect the electrical connection for the instrument panel inflatable restraint module.

•	Connect the ground wires to the stud located on lower right hinge pillar.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

•	Connect the electrical connections located on the right hinge pillar.

•	Connect the electrical connections to the instrument panel right electrical center.

8. Install the instrument panel center support bracket.
9. Install the left and right body hinge pillar trim panel. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
10. Install the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
11. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel with windshield defroster nozzle grille. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel with Windshield Defroster Nozzle Grille Replacement.
12. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement.
13. Install the instrument panel side trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement.
14. Install the transmission control bracket. Refer to Transmission Control Bracket Replacement.
15. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement.
16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
17. Install the front seats. Refer to Front Seat Replacement - Bucket.



18. Install the steering shaft coupling nut (1) and bolt (2) at the steering column.

Tighten
Tighten the nut and bolt to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).




19. Remove the anti-rotation pin J 42640 from the steering column.