Cover, Instrument Panel: Installation
- Install the I/P cover (1) onto the I/P support beam (2).
- Route the wire harness through the instrument panel cover. Connect the wire harness connectors and wire harness retainers.
- Install LTE2/G4 antenna. Refer to ANTENNA, NAVIGATION, INSTALLATION .
- Install the center fastener (1) in the I/P cover (2) and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the I/P cover fasteners (1-5) and tighten to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the I/P cover fastener (6) and tighten to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the I/P cover fasteners (7-10) and tighten to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the I/P cover fastener (11) and tighten to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the I/P cover fastener (12) and tighten to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Connect the mode switch electrical connector (2) and install the mode switch (1).
- Install the defroster grille. Refer to GRILLE, DEFROSTER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the cable housing (2) to the handle assembly and connect the cable (1) to the lever.
- Position the hood release handle back into place on the instrument panel and install the fastener (1).
- Install the Radio. Refer to RADIO, INSTALLATION .
- Install the Instrument Cluster. Refer to INSTALLATION
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- Connect the antenna leads and electrical connectors (1).
- Install the passenger side air bag. Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the bluetooth antenna wire harness connector.
- Install the upper and lower glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the shifter bezel (2).
- Install the shifter bezel (2) and boot and verify the retaining clips are fully engage into the instrument panel.
- Install the shift knob to the shifter and tighten the shift knob screw (1) securely.
- Slide the shifter boot trim ring up until the shifter boot trim ring tabs (2) snap in place to the shift knob.
- Pull the shifter boot (1) into place on the shifter boot trim ring.
- Position the support brace (2). Install the nut (1) and tighten securely.
- Install the Body Control Module (BCM). Refer to MODULE, BODY CONTROL (BCM), INSTALLATION
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- Connect the data link connector (2). Verify the retainers (1) are fully engaged.
- Position the cup holder support bracket (2) and connect the wire harness connectors, if equipped.
- Install the fasteners (1) and tighten securely.
- Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN, INSTALLATION
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When installing a tilt column, do not release the tilt lever from the locked position until after the column is installed on the instrument panel.
- Verify the front wheels of vehicle are in the STRAIGHT-AHEAD position.
- Install the kick panel (2) and install the fasteners (1 and 2). Tighten securely.
- Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .