Installation Procedure

Important:  Install all components of the I/P carrier as one unit.

1. Position the I/P carrier (1) in the vehicle.
2. Install the I/P carrier top bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
3. Install the I/P carrier side bolts, the left side is shown, the right is similar. Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
4. Install the I/P center support bracket bolt. Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
5. Install the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
6. Install the cross car duct.
7. Install the nuts (4) and screw (3) to fasten the I/P assembly (2) to the IP carrier support (1). Tighten the screws and nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
8. Connect the following electrical components:
   • The left side courtesy lamp
   • The body wiring harness junction block to the bracket
   • The fuse block to the bracket
   • The automatic transfer case module (1), if equipped with 4-wheel drive
9. Connect the parking brake release handle to the I/P assembly. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
10. Connect the following electrical components as necessary to the I/P assembly:
    • The I/P cluster lead. Clip the component to the I/P assembly.
    • The I/P wiring harness junction block
    • The right side courtesy lamp
    • The remote control door lock receiver, if equipped with remote keyless entry
11. Install the I/P upper brackets.
12. Connect the wiring harness to the right upper bracket and tighten the screws until the screws are fully driven, seated and not stripped.
13. Connect the wiring harness to the right upper bracket.
14. Tighten the I/P upper bracket retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
15. Connect the electrical connection to the right side accessory switch.
16. Snap-in the right side accessory switch housing.
17. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC CONTROL ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
18. Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
19. Install the I/P cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
20. Connect the electrical connections and snap-in the left side accessory switch bracket (1).
21. Connect the body control module (BCM) (1) to the bracket.
22. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
23. Install the knee bolster deflector. Tighten the nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
24. Install the passenger side air bag module. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG DISABLE SWITCH .
25. Install the lower I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Lower .
26. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Non-Luxury)  or Knee Bolster Replacement (Luxury)  .
27. Install the data link connector (DLC) (1) to the I/P assembly. Tighten the nuts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
28. Install the following components, depending on how the vehicle is equipped:
    • The I/P cupholder. Refer to Cupholder Replacement (Except Pro)  or Cupholder Replacement (Pro)  .
    • The floor console extension. Refer to Console Replacement (Luxury Console) , Console Replacement (Base Console)  or Console Replacement (Pro)  .
29. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the top cover.
30. Install the top cover.
31. Connect the negative battery cables to the battery.