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Panel, Instrument: Installation

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WARNING:

On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

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NOTE:

The instrument panel cannot be installed as an assembly, the instrument panel reinforcement must be installed prior to the instrument panel cover. 

  1. With the help of an assistant, position the instrument panel structure (2) into the vehicle. Make sure that all wiring harnesses are routed properly and are not pinched when installing the instrument panel structure. 
  2. Install the fasteners (1) through the body side securing the instrument panel structure (2). Tighten the fasteners securely. Repeat for the opposite side.
  3. Install the doors. Refer to DOOR, INSTALLATION .
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  4. Install the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel structure to the dash/cowl panel. Tighten the fasteners securely.
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  5. Install the fasteners (2) securing the instrument panel structure (1) to the floor bracket. Tighten the fasteners securely.
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  6. Install the fastener (1) securing the instrument panel structure (1) to the HVAC housing. Tighten the fastener securely.
  7. Connect the HVAC wiring harness connectors (2, 3).
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  8. Locate and install the nut fastener located forward of the stud (1) securing the lower portion of the instrument panel structure to the HVAC. Tighten the fastener securely. Repeat for the opposite side.
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  9. Connect the left connector (1) to the occupant restraint module.
  10. Install the eyelet and ground fastener (2). Tighten the fastener securely.
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  11. With the help of an assistant, position the instrument panel cover (1) into the vehicle and connect the two PAB squib connectors.
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  12. Install the fence bolt (1) located in the radio cavity. Tighten the bolt securely.
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  13. Install the fence bolt (1) located on the lower right area of the instrument panel. Tighten the bolt securely.
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  14. Install the fence bolt (1) located on the lower left area of the instrument panel. Tighten the bolt securely.
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  15. Install the fence bolt (1) located in the demister duct cavity. Tighten the bolt securely. Repeat on the opposite side.
  16. Install the demister outlet vents on both sides.
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  17. Install the fence bolts (1) located in the defroster duct cavity. Tighten the bolt securely.
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  18. Install the passenger air bag bolts. Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, INSTALLATION .
  19. Position the glove box module (4) near the instrument panel cover and if equipped, connect any wiring harnesses.
  20. Install the three screws (1) located on the top edge of the glove box module (4).
  21. Install the bolt (2) located in the glove box cavity. Tighten the bolt securely.
  22. Close the glove box door (3) and install the two screws securing the module to the instrument panel cover located on the bottom front edge of glove box module (4).
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  23. Install the center air outlet by engaging the two retaining tabs (1 and 3) that secure the top of the center air outlet (4) to the instrument panel (2).
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  24. Install the two screws (2 and 4) that secure the bottom of the center air outlet (1) to the instrument panel (3). Tighten the screws securely.
  25. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO, INSTALLATION .
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    NOTE:

    Base model shown in the illustration, other models typical unless noted.

  26. Install the defroster grille (1) to the instrument panel.
    NOTE:

    Charge indicator light not shown.

  27. Connect the wiring connector to charge indicator light.
  28. Install the charge indicator light into the instrument panel.
  29. Connect and install the navigation pod/port (2) to the instrument panel.
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  30. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to INSTALLATION .
  31. Position the cluster bezel (2).
  32. Install the three screws (1) securing the cluster bezel (2).
  33. Install the steering wheel and column shroud. Refer to WHEEL, STEERING, INSTALLATION and SHROUD, STEERING COLUMN, UPPER, INSTALLATION .
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  34. Install the four screws (2, 3, 5 and 6) that secure the A/C heater control (1) to the instrument panel cover (4). Tighten the screws securely.
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  35. Position the center trim bezel (1) near the instrument panel cover and connect the harness to the switch pod.
  36. Align the center trim bezel and hand tap to engage the retaining clips.
  37. Install the center trim bezel retaining screws. Tighten the screws securely.
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  38. Position the control panel (1) to the instrument panel (2) and engage the retaining tabs that secure the panel to the A/C and heater control. Make sure the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
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  39. Install the knee blocker air bag (2). Refer to AIR BAG, KNEE BLOCKER, INSTALLATION .
  40. Position and align the closeout panel (1) the instrument panel. Once aligned, hand tap to engage the retaining clips.
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  41. Position and align the left side vent/trim panel (1) to the instrument panel. Once aligned, hand tap to engage the retaining clips.
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  42. Position and align the instrument panel closeout panel (2).
  43. Install the instrument panel closeout fasteners (1).
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  44. Position the shifter housing bezel (3).
  45. Install the screws (1, 2) securing the shifter hosing bezel (3). Tighten the screws securely.
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  46. Position the shifter bezel and connect the three electrical switch connectors (1).
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  47. Align the shifter bezel (1) and hand tap to engage it's retaining tabs (2).
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  48. Connect the 12V power harness (3), position and align the front floor console (4) in the vehicle.
  49. Install the retaining nuts (1) located in the cup holder cavity and in the rear of the front floor console (4). Tighten the retaining nuts securely.
  50. Install the front cup holder insert (2).
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  51. Install the screw (1) securing the front console to shifter bezel cover. Tighten the screw securely. Repeat for the opposite side.
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  52. Position the left side closeout cover (1) and hand tap to engage the rear retaining tabs.
  53. Install the screw (2) to the left side closeout panel (1). Tighten the screw securely.
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  54. Position the right closeout cover (1) into the vehicle push forward to engage the retaining clip in the floor.
  55. Hand tap to engage the front floor console to closeout cover retaining clips.
  56. Install the screw (2) to the right side console closeout cover (1). Tighten the screw securely.
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  57. Slide the rear floor console (1) over the parking brake handle and position into the vehicle.
  58. Push the rear floor console forward to engage the front to rear floor console retaining clips/tabs.
  59. Install the rear retaining nut (3) located in the rear cup holder cavity. Tighten the nut securely.
  60. Install the rear cup holder insert (2).
  61. Position the parking brake handle own fully.
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  62. Position the cowl/scuff panel (1) into the vehicle, engage the cowl/scuff panel (1) upper retaining clip by pushing rearward.
  63. Install the front screw (3) to the cowl/scuff panel (1). Tighten the screw securely.
  64. Repeat steps for the opposite side.
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  65. Starting at the front and working rearward, hand tap to engage the retaining clips (2 and 3).
  66. Install the screw (4) located in the rear of the cowl/scuff panel (1). Tighten the screw securely.
  67. Re-install the weatherstrip to the lower half of the door.
    WARNING:

    Do not reconnect the battery without first performing the Airbag System Test procedure. Failure to perform the Airbag System Test may result in accidental airbag deployment and serious or fatal injury.

  68. Perform supplemental restraints verification test. Refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM VERIFICATION TEST .
  69. On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, power up the 12 volt system, refer to 12 VOLT POWER UP .
  70. Connect the 12-volt negative battery cable.
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