- Install the I/P carrier and steering column support bracket assembly to the vehicle.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the I/P carrier.
Tighten
Tighten the HVAC module to the I/P carrier nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
- Install the center bolt (1) retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the center bolt (1) retaining the I/P carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the I/P carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
Tighten
Starting with the center bolts (1), tighten the 6 cowl side carrier bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Install and attach the I/P wire harness to the I/P carrier.
- Connect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor.
- Install the SIR harness to the I/P carrier.
- Install the radio harness to the I/P carrier.
- Install the temperature sensors to the ventilation ducts.
- Install the transfer case control module to the steering column support bracket.
- Install the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the upper steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Install the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the lower steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N·m (36 lb ft).
- Install the I/P wire harness retaining screws (1) to the I/P support bracket located near the steering column support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the I/P wire harness screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install the IPC wire harness attachments (1) to the steering column support bracket and I/P carrier.
- Install the speaker wire harness attachments to the steering column support bracket and I/P carrier.
- Install the side window defogger duct.
- Install the screw retaining the defogger duct to the I/P carrier.
Tighten
Tighten the defogger duct screw to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).
- Install the HVAC center support bracket (5) to the HVAC module.
- Install the nuts retaining the HVAC center support bracket to the HVAC module (2).
Tighten
Tighten the center support bracket nuts to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
- Install the splice pack to the floor panel.
Tighten
Tighten the splice pack retaining bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).
- Install the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement.
- Install the I/P.
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement.
- Install the center floor console. Refer to
Console Replacement.