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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Isuzu 🢒 2000 🢒 S/T Isuzu - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever.
  2. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps:
    3. 2.1. Apply the parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving.
    2.2. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    2.3. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the 1 position.
    2.4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.

    Object Number: 392686 Size: SH

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
  4. Remove the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Remove the right instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  6. Remove the center instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  7. Remove the lower left instrument panel mounting bolt.
  8. Remove and retain the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .

    9. Caution: Refer to SRS Handling Caution in the Preface section.

  9. Disable the passenger SRS connector. Refer to Disabling the SRS in SRS.
  10. Remove the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt.

    11. Object Number: 392691 Size: SH
  11. Remove the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.
  13. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the windshield defroster grille. Retain the grille for use on the next IP carrier.
  14. Remove the park brake release handle. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  15. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  16. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

    17. Caution: Refer to SRS Handling Caution in the Preface section.

  17. Disable the driver side SRS system. Refer to Disabling the SRS in SRS.
  18. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  19. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  20. Remove the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement - Left Side .

    21. Object Number: 392681 Size: SH
  21. Remove the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.
  22. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.
  23. Remove the steering column from the mounting studs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    24. •  Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard
    •  Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
  24. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems with A/C -- Manual.

    25. Object Number: 303370 Size: SH

    Important: Label all connections in order to avoid improper installation.

  25. Remove the top instrument panel screws.
  26. Roll the instrument panel down.
  27. Disconnect the electrical connections, as needed.
  28. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
  29. If replacing the instrument panel carrier, retain parts for assembly of the new instrument panel carrier.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install retained parts from the original instrument panel.

    2. Object Number: 303370 Size: SH
  2. Install the instrument panel to the vehicle.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
  4. Roll up the instrument panel.

    5. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  5. Install the top instrument panel screws.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 392681 Size: SH
  6. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC Systems with A/C -- Manual.
  7. Install the steering column to the mounting studs. Refer to the appropriate procedure:
    8. •  Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Standard
    •  Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt
  8. Connect the electrical connections, as needed.
  9. Install the left and right instrument panel driver knee bolster brackets.

    10. Tighten
    Tighten the screws/bolts to 6.3 N·m (56 lb in).


    Object Number: 392691 Size: SH
  10. Install the knee bolster deflector. Refer to Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  11. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  12. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  13. Enable the driver side SRS system. Refer to Enabling the SRS in SRS.
  14. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.
  15. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  16. Install the park brake release handle. Refer to Park Brake Lever Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  17. Install the windshield defroster grille by carefully pressing it into place.
  18. Connect the electrical connections, as needed.
  19. Install the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.

    20. Object Number: 392686 Size: SH
  20. Install the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt.

    21. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11.5 N·m (102 lb in).

  21. Enable the passenger side SRS system. Refer to Enabling the SRS in SRS.
  22. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  23. Install the lower left instrument panel bolt.

    24. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 11.5 N·m (102 lb in).

  24. Install the center sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  25. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  26. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  27. Connect the battery negative cable.
  28. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps:
    29. 27.1. Turn the ignition to the RUN position.
    27.2. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the PARK position.
    27.3. Release the park brake.
  29. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, install the shift lever.