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Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement Notchback

Removal Procedure

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

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
  2. Remove the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1721672  Size: SH
  6. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement and Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  9. Remove the side cover.
  10. Using a taped flat-bladed tool, gently pry and remove the instrument panel lower cover .
  11. Remove the instrument panel center vent panel.
  12. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement and Ashtray Replacement .
  13. Remove the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1248457  Size: SH
  15. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  16. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  17. Remove the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement .
  18. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  19. Remove the screws from the ALDL connector.
  20. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors.

  21. Object Number: 1721672  Size: SH
  22. Remove the three bolts from the upper instrument panel.

  23. Object Number: 1721673  Size: SH
  24. Remove the instrument panel screw behind the HVAC controls.
  25. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
  26. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
  27. Remove the two nuts from the lower left center of the instrument panel.

  28. Object Number: 1721675  Size: SH
  29. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
  30. Remove the two nuts from the lower right center of the instrument panel.
  31. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
  32. Disconnect the wire harness from the instrument panel.
  33. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1721675  Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the right side end screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Install the tie bar retaining bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the tie bar retaining bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  5. Connect the wire harness to the instrument panel.
  6. Install the two nuts to the lower right center of the instrument panel.
  7. Connect ALDL connector with the screws.

  8. Object Number: 1721673  Size: SH
  9. Install the instrument panel bolts to the left side of the instrument panel.
  10. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  11. install the two nuts to the lower left center of the instrument panel.
  12. Install the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
  13. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  14. Install the instrument panel screw behind the HVAC assembly.
  15. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel screw behind the HVAC assembly to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1248457  Size: SH
  16. Install the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement .
  17. Install glove box assembly to the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  18. Install the audio system to the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  19. Install the A/C controller to the instrument. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  20. Install the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .
  21. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement and Ashtray Replacement .

  22. Object Number: 1721672  Size: SH
  23. Install the instrument panel center vent panel.
  24. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
  25. Connect the necessary electrical connectors.
  26. Install the side cover.
  27. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  28. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  29. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement for signal, and refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  30. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  31. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  32. Install the driver air bag module to the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  33. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .

Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement Hatchback

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1543923  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 1248459  Size: SH
  6. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement and Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  7. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  8. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  9. Remove the side cover.
  10. Remove the instrument panel lower cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  11. Remove the instrument panel center upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  12. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement and Ashtray Replacement .
  13. Remove the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .

  14. Object Number: 1248457  Size: SH
  15. Remove the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  16. Remove the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  17. Remove the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement .
  18. Remove the glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  19. Remove the passenger air bag module from the instrument panel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  20. Remove the screws from the ALDL connector.
  21. Disconnect the necessary electrical connectors.

  22. Object Number: 1721672  Size: SH
  23. Remove the three bolts from the upper instrument panel.

  24. Object Number: 1248460  Size: SH
  25. Remove the instrument panel screws behind the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls.
  26. Remove the instrument panel bolts above the steering column.
  27. Remove the instrument panel bolts from the ends of the instrument panel.
  28. Remove the two nuts from the lower left center of the instrument panel.

  29. Object Number: 1248461  Size: SH
  30. Remove the instrument panel end screws.
  31. Remove the two nuts from the lower right center of the instrument panel.
  32. Disconnect the wire harness from the instrument panel.
  33. Remove the tie-bar retaining bolts.
  34. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1248461  Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel assembly with the bolts and screws.
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

  3. Connect ALDL connector with the screws.
  4. Connect the necessary electrical connectors.
  5. Install the two nuts to the lower right center of the instrument panel.
  6. Install the passenger air bag module to the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  7. Install glove box assembly from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .

  8. Object Number: 1721673  Size: SH
  9. Install the two nuts to the lower left center of the instrument panel.

  10. Object Number: 1248457  Size: SH
  11. Install the digital clock. Refer to Clock Replacement .
  12. Install the audio system from the instrument panel. Refer to Radio Replacement .
  13. Install the A/C controller from the instrument. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
  14. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel bolts behind the HVAC controls to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  15. Install the cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement .
  16. Install the cigar lighter and ashtray. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement and Ashtray Replacement .

  17. Object Number: 1543923  Size: SH
  18. Install the instrument panel center upper cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  19. Install the instrument panel lower cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
  20. Install the side cover.
  21. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  22. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
  23. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement for signal, and refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .
  24. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  25. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement .
  26. Install the driver air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Replacement .
  27. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .