If the retainer is to be replaced with a new retainer, the shipping strap (1) must be cut off the new retainer after installation of the retainer to the instrument panel (I/P) carrier.

1. Remove the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .



2. Remove the upper A/C vents.
3. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
4. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
5. Remove the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
6. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
7. Remove the left and right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side , and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
8. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.



9. Remove the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.
10. Remove the screws securing the side of the retainer to the I/P carrier.



11. Remove the screws securing the lower center stack.



12. Remove the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.
13. Disconnect the passenger side inline connector.
14. Disconnect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.



15. Remove the screws securing the retainer to the to I/P carrier.



16. Remove the upper retainer to carrier screws.
17. Remove the I/P retainer.

1. Install the I/P retainer onto the I/P carrier.



2. Install the upper I/P retainer screws.
3. Connect the air temperature sensor and the aspirator tube.
4. Connect the passenger side inline connector.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the screws securing the retainer to the I/P carrier.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




6. Install the screws behind the I/P compartment securing the I/P retainer to the I/P carrier.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




7. Install the screws securing the lower center stack.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

8. Install the fasteners securing the side of the retainer the center support.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).




9. Install the bolts securing the lower retainer support bracket.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

10. Raise the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Install the left and right I/P closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
12. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
13. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
14. Install the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
15. Install the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.



16. Install the upper A/C vents.
17. Install the center console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .