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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
  3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
  5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
  6. Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
  7. Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
  8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
  9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
  10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.
  11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
  12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
  13. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
  15. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
  16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
  17. If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  18. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.

  19. Object Number: 1297191  Size: SH
  20. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.

  21. Object Number: 1245399  Size: SH
  22. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
  23. Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

  24. Object Number: 1348209  Size: SH
  25. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.

  26. Object Number: 1348208  Size: SH
  27. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
  28. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

  29. Object Number: 1348214  Size: SH
  30. Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
  31. Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
  32. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.

  33. Object Number: 1348207  Size: SH
  34. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

  35. Object Number: 1408365  Size: SH
  36. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.

  37. Object Number: 1348206  Size: SH
  38. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
  39. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

  40. Object Number: 1348210  Size: SH
  41. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
  42. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.

  43. Object Number: 1348212  Size: SH
  44. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
  45. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.

  46. Object Number: 1348202  Size: SH
  47. Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.

  48. Object Number: 1348204  Size: SH
  49. Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.

  50. Object Number: 1348205  Size: SH
  51. Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.

  52. Object Number: 1348199  Size: SH
  53. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
  54. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1348199  Size: SH
  1. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
  2. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

  3. Object Number: 1348205  Size: SH
  4. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.

  5. Object Number: 1348204  Size: SH
  6. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.

  7. Object Number: 1348202  Size: SH
  8. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
  9. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
  10. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.

  11. Object Number: 1348210  Size: SH
  12. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.

  13. Object Number: 1348212  Size: SH
  14. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.
  15. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245399  Size: SH
  16. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P. Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
  17. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead. Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  18. Object Number: 1348206  Size: SH
  19. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
  20. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure. Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  21. Object Number: 1348207  Size: SH
  22. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening. Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  23. Object Number: 1408365  Size: SH
  24. Install the end cap screw. Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  25. Object Number: 1348214  Size: SH
  26. Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.

  27. Object Number: 1348208  Size: SH
  28. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch. Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).
  29. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment. Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  30. Object Number: 1348209  Size: SH
  31. Install the screw located behind the IPC. Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  32. Object Number: 1297191  Size: SH
  33. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
  34. Install the DRL sensor to the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement.
  35. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement.
  36. If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

  37. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side.
  38. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement.
  39. Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement.
  40. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
  41. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement.
  42. Install the IPM. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.
  43. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement.
  44. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side.
  45. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement.
  46. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement.
  47. Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
  48. Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement.
  49. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
  50. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side.
  51. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement.
  52. Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement.
  53. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.