LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Tracker 2D Utility, RWD, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Accessories & Equipment >> Gauges & Instrument Panels >> Instrument Panel, Gauges & Console >> Repair Instructions >> Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement >> Instrument Panel Removal Procedure

Instrument Panel Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Charging System.
  2. Disable the SIR System. Refer to DISABLING SYSTEM in SIR.
  3. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
  4. Remove the IP compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) .
  5. Remove the IP steering column opening trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left .
    6. Fig 1: Removing Mode Control Cable
    GM474199Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the mode control cable (3) from the heater case.
    7. Fig 2: Removing Temperature Control Cable
    GM474198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the temperature control cable (1) from the heater case (2).
    8. Fig 3: Removing Fresh/Recirc Control Cable
    GM474194Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the fresh/recirc control cable (1) from the blower case (3).
  9. Remove the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to SENSING & DIAGNOSTIC MODULE (SDM) .
  10. Remove the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
    11. Fig 4: Removing Hood Latch Release Handle Mounting Screw
    GM477551Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the screw (2) that retains the hood latch release handle (1) to the IP assembly (3).
  12. Position the hood latch release handle (1) aside in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the IP assembly (3).
  13. Gently pry loose and remove the windshield side garnish moldings.
  14. Disconnect the 6 IP wiring harness electrical connectors from the junction block.
  15. Disconnect the radio antenna cable lead from the extension cable in the junction block area.
  16. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
  17. Disconnect the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) electrical connector.
  18. Remove the bolt that retains the IP wiring harness ground wire. The bolt and the ground wire are located to the left front of the sensing and diagnostic module (SDM).
  19. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR REPLACEMENT .
    20. Fig 5: Removing IP Assembly Mounting Bolts
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. Remove the 2 bolts (3, 6) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).
  21. Fold back the floor panel carpet around the center of the IP assembly (2) in order to access the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side.
  22. Remove the 2 center IP mounting bolts (4) at each side that retain the IP assembly (2).
    23. Fig 6: Removing Steering Column Area Mounting Bolt
    GM477554Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  23. Remove the bolt (2) that is located in the steering column area that retains the IP assembly (1).
    24. Fig 7: Removing Left Upper Bolt Trim Cover
    GM477552Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. Remove the left upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).
    25. Fig 8: Removing Right Upper Bolt Trim Cover
    GM477553Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  25. Remove the right upper IP bolt trim cover (1) from the IP assembly (2).
    26. Fig 9: Removing Upper IP Assembly Mounting Bolts
    GM477555Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  26. Remove the 2 upper IP mounting bolts (1) that retain the IP assembly (2).
  27. Remove the IP assembly (2) from the vehicle.
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals