Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the I/P center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement or Front Floor Console Replacement .
4. Remove the left I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
5. Remove the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
6. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
7. Remove the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
9. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
10. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
11. Remove the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
12. Remove the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .



13. Remove the I/P screws (1) from each end of the I/P retainer.



14. Remove the remaining bolts from the I/P retainer (1).
15. Partially remove the I/P retainer (1) from the I/P carrier (2).

Disconnect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.

16. Guide the wiring through the I/P retainer openings as necessary.
17. Remove the I/P retainer (1) from the vehicle.
18. Remove the Inside air temperature sensor from the I/P retainer (1). Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.

1. Install the Inside air temperature sensor to the I/P retainer (1). Refer to Inside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.
2. Partially install the I/P retainer (1) to the I/P carrier (2) and guide the wiring through the I/P retainer openings.
3. Connect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.
4. Install the I/P retainer bolts.



5. Install the screws (1) to the I/P retainer.
6. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Install the drivers knee bolster bracket. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement .
8. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
9. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC-Automatic.
10. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
11. Install the I/P storage compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
12. Install the right I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side .
13. Install the left I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Left Side .
14. Install the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .
15. Install the I/P center storage compartment or the floor console. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement or Front Floor Console Replacement .
16. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
17. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.