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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  2. Disable the PSIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  3. Remove the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  4. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  5. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC - Manual.
  6. Remove the left air outlet louver. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  7. Remove the right air outlet louver. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  9. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

  10. Object Number: 896950  Size: SH
  11. Remove the harness clips from the I/P.
  12. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  13. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  14. Remove the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement in Body Front End.
  15. Remove the data link connector (DLC) from the I/P.

  16. Object Number: 896698  Size: SH
  17. Remove the I/P to floor bracket fasteners.

  18. Object Number: 896899  Size: SH
  19. Remove all harness clips from the I/P.

  20. Object Number: 896928  Size: SH
  21. Remove the I/P fasteners.

  22. Object Number: 896486  Size: SH
  23. Remove the I/P from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 896486  Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 896928  Size: SH
  3. Install the I/P fasteners.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb in).


    Object Number: 896899  Size: SH
  5. Install all harness clips to the I/P.

  6. Object Number: 896698  Size: SH
  7. Install the I/P to floor bracket fasteners.
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb in).

  9. Install the DLC to the I/P.
  10. Install the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement in Body Front End.
  11. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  12. Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

  13. Object Number: 896950  Size: SH
  14. Install the harness clips to the I/P.
  15. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  16. Install the right air outlet louver. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Right Side .
  17. Install the left air outlet louver. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Deflector Replacement - Left Side .
  18. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  19. Remove the HVAC control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC - Manual.
  20. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  21. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement .
  22. Enable the PSIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  23. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  24. Verify the operation of all components in the I/P.