Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

1. Disconnect the negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
2. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in Restraint (SIR) System.
3. Remove the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
5. Remove the front floor console, if equipped. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
6. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .



7. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the steering column opening filler.
8. Pull the steering column opening filler rearward and upward unsnapping from the instrument panel.
9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the IP accessory switch assembly, if equipped.
10. Remove the steering column opening filler.



11. Remove the retaining bolts from the knee bolster at the IP.



12. Remove the retaining bolts from the knee bolster at the steering column support.
13. Remove the knee bolster from the IP.
14. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.



15. Remove the bolts from the hood release the handle base and position aside.
16. Remove the data link connector (DLC) bolts and position DLC harness aside.
17. Remove the front door inside carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
18. Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
19. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
20. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.



21. Remove the IP cluster retaining bolts.
22. Rotate the top of the cluster rearward and disengage the locating pins on the bottom of the cluster at the instrument panel.



23. Disconnect the electrical connector.
24. Remove the IP cluster.
25. Remove the audio system. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
26. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC - Manual.



27. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment.
28. Release the loop of the damper cord (1) from the IP support.
29. Remove the screws from the IP compartment hinge.



30. Press inward on both sides of the IP compartment housing and rotate down and out of IP.



31. Release the IP compartment lamp by depressing the retaining clips.
32. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the IP compartment lamp.
33. Disconnect the fuse block from the cross vehicle beam by releasing locking tab and position the fuse block aside.



34. Remove the right side (end) IP retaining bolts.



35. Remove the center and lower IP retaining bolts.



36. Remove the left side (end) IP retaining bolts.



37. Remove the upper IP retaining bolts.
38. Reposition the IP wiring harness away from the IP trim pad.
39. Carefully remove the IP trim pad from the vehicle.

1. Carefully install the instrument panel (IP) trim pad to the vehicle.
2. install the IP wiring harness to the IP trim pad.




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.

3. Install the upper IP retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the IP trim pad upper bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).




4. Install the left side (end) IP retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the IP trim pad left side bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).




5. Install the center and lower IP retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the IP trim pad center and lower bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).




6. Remove the right side (end) IP retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the IP trim pad right side bolts to 20 N·m (15 lb ft).

7. Align the fuse block to the cross vehicle beam and install the fuse block securing the locking tab.



8. Connect the electrical connector to the IP compartment lamp
9. Install the IP compartment lamp into the IP.



10. Align the instrument panel (IP) compartment housing to the IP.
11. Press inward on both sides of the IP compartment housing and rotate upward and into the IP.
12. Hand tighten the screws to the IP compartment hinge.
13. Align the IP compartment housing to the IP for the proper fit.

Tighten
Tighten the IP compartment hinge screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




14. Open the IP compartment.
15. Connect the loop of the damper cord (1) from the IP support.
16. Close the IP compartment.
17. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC - Manual.
18. Install the audio system. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.



19. Connect the electrical connector to the IP cluster.



20. Install the IP cluster, position the locating pins on the bottom of the cluster to the pin receivers in the instrument panel.
21. Install the bolts to the IP cluster.

Tighten
Tighten the IP cluster bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

22. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
23. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
24. Install the IP accessory trim plate if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
25. Install the front door inside carpet retainers. Refer to Carpet Retainer Replacement in Interior Trim.
26. Position the data link connector (DLC) to the IP and install the retaining bolts .

Tighten
Tighten the data link connector bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).




27. Install the hood release handle to the instrument panel (IP).
28. Install the bolts to the hood release handle base.

Tighten
Tighten the hood release handle bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

29. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering.



30. Install the knee bolster to the instrument panel (IP).
31. Install the bolts to the knee bolster at the steering column support.

Tighten
Tighten the knee bolster bolts at the steering column support to 10  N·m (89 lb in).




32. Install the bolts to the knee bolster at the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the knee bolster bolts at IP to 2  N·m (18 lb in).

33. Connect the electrical connector to the IP accessory switch assembly, if equipped.



34. Align the steering column opening panel locating pins and the retainers clip to the slots in the IP.
35. Press the steering column opening filler to lock in the retainers.
36. Install the bolts to the bottom of the steering column opening panel.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column opening panel bolts to 2 N·m(18 lb in).

37. Install the LH and RH instrument panel insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement .
38. Install the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
39. Install the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
40. Install the windshield side upper garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
41. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in Restraint (SIR).
42. Connect the negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.