For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the I/P compartment door.
- Remove the I/P compartment lamp assembly by pulling on the lamp plunger.
- Disconnect the lamp wiring harness from the I/P compartment.
- Remove the lower closeout panel from the right side of the instrument panel (I/P).
- Pull the closeout panel rearward to detach the panel from the retainers.
- Remove the retainer from the heater outlet assembly on the right side and remove the outlet.
- Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Remove the I/P compartment bin fasteners.
- Slowly remove the I/P compartment bin, tilting the bin downward, to expose the BCM residing on the top of the I/P compartment.
- Remove the BCM module from the I/P compartment by sliding the module out of the attaching slots.
- Remove the BCM harness connectors.
Important: After replacement of the BCM, programming is required.
Installation Procedure
- Install the I/P compartment partially into the opening.
- Secure the BCM to the I/P compartment slots
- Install the BCM harness connectors.
- Route the lamp wiring harness through the lamp opening and connect the wiring harness to the I/P compartment lamp.
- Snap the lamp into the compartment bin.
- Install the I/P compartment bin with fasteners.
- Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
- Install the right side heater outlet to the I/P compartment bin using the retainers.
- Install the closeout panel to the right side lower I/P using the retainers.
- Operate the I/P compartment lamp and the I/P compartment door to ensure proper operation.
- Program the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
