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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

  2. Object Number: 214649  Size: SH
  3. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim.

  4. Object Number: 215553  Size: SH
  5. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the IPC electrical connector.

  7. Object Number: 215557  Size: SH
  8. Remove the speedometer. Refer to Speedometer Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the speedometer electrical connector.
  10. Remove the trim surrounding the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .

  11. Object Number: 214665  Size: SH
  12. Remove the right and left lower assist handles and the lower assist handle trim.

  13. Object Number: 214669  Size: SH
  14. Remove the right side lower instrument panel (I/P) trim.
  15. Carefully pry up the defroster grilles and remove them.

  16. Object Number: 214660  Size: SH
  17. Remove the upper I/P retaining bolts.
  18. Remove the I/P upper trim.

  19. Object Number: 214662  Size: SH
  20. Remove the center relay housing.
  21. Remove the hood release cable handle.
  22. Disconnect the I/P wiring harness.
  23. Remove the I/P support.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the I/P support with the screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  3. Connect the I/P wiring harness.
  4. Install the hood release cable handle.

  5. Object Number: 214662  Size: SH
  6. Install the center relay housing.

  7. Object Number: 214660  Size: SH
  8. Install the I/P upper trim.
  9. Install the upper I/P retaining bolts.
  10. Install the defroster grilles.

  11. Object Number: 214669  Size: SH
  12. Install the right side lower I/P trim.

  13. Object Number: 214665  Size: SH
  14. Install the right and left lower assist handles and the lower assist handle trim with the appropriate bolts.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  16. Connect the radio and climate control assembly electrical connector.
  17. Install the trim surrounding the radio.
  18. Connect the speedometer electrical connector. Refer to Speedometer Replacement .

  19. Object Number: 215557  Size: SH
  20. Install the speedometer. Refer to Speedometer Replacement .
  21. Connect the IPC electrical connector.

  22. Object Number: 215553  Size: SH
  23. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

  24. Object Number: 214649  Size: SH
  25. Install the IPC trim.
  26. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .