Installation Procedure

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Connect the instrument panel cluster (IPC) electrical connector.

Fig 1: Connecting Instrument Panel Cluster Electrical Connector
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Position the IPC to the steering column bracket.
Check that the IPC retaining tab (1) is positioned correctly to the steering column bracket (2).

Fig 2: Checking Instrument Panel Cluster Retaining Tab Position
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws.
Tighten

Tighten the IPC to steering column bracket retaining screws to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

Fig 3: Installing Instrument Panel Cluster To Steering Column Bracket Retaining Screws
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Connect the head-up display (HUD) electrical connector to the IPC, if equipped.
Carefully tuck the HUD electrical harness (1) down between the IPC and the HUD as shown, if equipped.
Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
Connect the negative battery cable.
Tighten

Tighten the negative battery cable bolt to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
Program the transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING in Keyless Entry.
Synchronize the transmitters. Refer to TRANSMITTER SYNCHRONIZATION in Keyless Entry.

Fig 4: Connecting Head-Up Display Electrical Connector To Instrument Panel Cluster
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