Panel, Instrument: Installation
- With help of an assistant, install the instrument panel assembly (1) and loosely install the bolts (2).
- Loosely install the fenceline bolts (1).
- Tighten the side support bolts (2) to specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the fenceline bolts to specifications using the sequence shown in illustration. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the defroster grille. Refer to GRILLE, DEFROSTER, INSTALLATION .
- Route the wire harness through the I/P and connect the wire harness retainers. Verify the retainers fully seated.
- Secure the bracket (1) and install the fastener (2). Tighten the fastener to specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- Install the ground (1) and install the fastener on both A-pillars. Tighten securely.
- Connect the wire connectors (2) to the back of the Body Control Module (BCM) (1).
- Install the BCM (2) and install the fasteners (1). Tighten the fasteners to specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
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- 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). Tighten securely.
- Position the HVAC drain tube back into place and seat fully.
- Install the center support bracket fasteners (1) and tighten to specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the shifter assembly and install the shift bezel (1). Refer to SHIFTER, TRANSMISSION, INSTALLATION
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- 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.
- Connect the antenna leads and wire harness connectors (1).
- Install the instrument cluster. Refer to MODULE, INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC), INSTALLATION .
- Install the display screen module. Refer to MODULE, DISPLAY SCREEN (DSM), INSTALLATION
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- Position the ground to the stud on the right floor and install the fastener (1). Tighten securely.
- Connect the wire harness connectors that are found under the foot rest.
- Install the passenger side foot rest and seat the retainers fully.
- Position the cup holder bracket (2) to the I/P and connect the wire harness connectors. Install the cup holder support bracket (2).
- Install the fasteners (1) and tighten securely.
- Install the instrument panel cupholder. Refer to CUPHOLDER, INSTRUMENT PANEL, INSTALLATION .
- Install the lower trim (2). Install the fasteners (1) and tighten securely.
- Install the steering column. Refer to COLUMN, INSTALLATION .
- Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION .
- Install the left kick panel (3) and install the fasteners (1 and 2). Tighten securely.
- Install the heater hoses (3) to the heater core. Install the hose clamps (4).
- Install the A/C suction line (1). Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, INSTALLATION .
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Fill the coolant system. Refer to COOLANT SYSTEM AIR EVACUATION
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- Connect the negative battery cable (1). Refer to CABLES, BATTERY, INSTALLATION .