Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement C100/Long Body

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the front, rear floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
3. Remove the headlamp leveling switch assembly. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Switch Replacement.



4. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) vent. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.
5. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
6. Remove the headlamp/turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.
7. Remove the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.
8. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
9. Remove the I/P lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement.



10. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
11. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.
12. Remove the automatic temperature controls assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
13. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement.
14. Remove the instrument storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
15. Remove the right I/P vent. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.



16. Remove the bolt caps and the securing bolts in both sides of the I/P below the windshield.



17. Remove the securing bolts and nut on the left and right sides of the I/P.



18. Remove the securing nut on the right side of the front console.



19. In order to get access into the bolts behind the I/P cluster, loosen the lower I/P from the upper I/P by removing the securing screws.



20. Pull the lower I/P and remove the securing bolts behind the I/P cluster.



21. Remove the screws securing the I/P center vents.



22. Remove the securing nut behind the right I/P center vent.



23. Disconnect the guide pins from the dash panel by pulling the I/P assembly.
24. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.

1. Position the I/P in the vehicle, making sure the guide pins are fastened.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




2. Install the securing nut behind the right I/P center vent and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



3. Install the I/P center vent screws and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



4. Pull back on the lower I/P and install the securing nuts behind the I/P cluster. Tighten the I/P nuts to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



5. Install the screws connecting the upper I/P with the lower I/P and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



6. Install the securing nut on the right side of the front console and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



7. Install the securing bolts and nut on the left and right sides of the I/P and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).



8. Install the securing bolts in both sides of the I/P below the windshield and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
9. Install the bolt caps.



10. Install the bolts securing the passenger air bag on the tie bar and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).



11. Install the right I/P vent. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
12. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
13. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement.
14. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.
15. Install the automatic temperature controls assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
16. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.



17. Install the I/P lower compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement.
18. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
19. Install the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.
20. Install the headlamp/turn signal switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement.
21. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
22. Install the left I/P vent. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.



23. Install the headlamp leveling switch assembly. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Switch Replacement.
24. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
25. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement C105/Short Body

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning in the Preface section.

Note: Left-Hand Drive Shown, Right-Hand Drive Similar.




1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) lower left trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
3. Remove the front, rear floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
4. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
5. Remove the headlamp leveling switch assembly. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Switch Replacement.
6. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel.
7. Remove the automatic temperature controls assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.



8. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
9. Remove the kick panels.
10. Remove the storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
11. Disconnect the instrument compartment electrical connectors.
12. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.



13. Remove the I/P side covers.
14. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement.
15. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.
16. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
17. Remove the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.



18. Remove the nuts and the bolts securing the steering column.
19. Disconnect the steering column electrical connector.
20. Lower the steering column.
21. Remove the A-pillar trim.



22. Remove the I/P bolts below the windshield.



23. Remove the screws (1) and the left lower I/P retaining bolt (2).



24. Remove the screws (1) securing the I/P center.



25. Remove the I/P left and right side screws (1) and bolt (2).



26. Remove the screws (1) near the I/P compartment.
27. Remove the air bag retaining bolts (2).
28. Remove the screw (5) near the blower motor.
29. Remove the right lower I/P retaining bolt (4).
30. Remove the nut (3) securing the I/P backside.



31. Lift up the I/P and remove the I/P to T-bar nuts.
32. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
33. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.

1. Position the I/P in the vehicle.
2. Connect the I/P electrical connectors.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Lift up the I/P and install the I/P to T-bar nuts. Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



4. Install the nut (3) securing the I/P backside and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
5. Install the right lower I/P retaining bolt (4) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
6. Install the screw (5) near the blower motor and the screws (1) near the I/P compartment. Tighten the screws near the blower motor and the I/P compartment to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
7. Install the air bag retaining bolts (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



8. Install the I/P left and right side screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
9. Install the I/P bolt (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



10. Install the screws (1) securing the I/P center and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).



11. Install the I/P screws (1) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
12. Install the I/P retaining bolt (2) and tighten to 10 N·m (89 lb in).



13. Install the I/P bolts below the windshield and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
14. Install the A-pillar trim.



15. Raise the steering column.
16. Connect the steering column electrical connector.
17. Install the bolts securing the steering column and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
18. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
19. Install the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement.
20. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement.



21. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement.
22. Install the I/P side covers.



23. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
24. Install the I/P lower left trim. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.
25. Connect the instrument compartment electrical connectors.
26. Install the storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
27. Install the kick panels.
28. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
29. Install the automatic temperature controls assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
30. Install the instrument cluster trim panel.
31. Install the headlamp leveling switch assembly. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Switch Replacement.
32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
33. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.
34. Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement.
35. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.