Installation Procedure
- Position the I/P carrier (1) in the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the I/P carrier top bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the I/P carrier retaining bolts. The left side is shown, the right is similar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Install the I/P center support bracket bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
- Install the I/P center support bracket bezel (1).
- Install the right side of the carrier to the vehicle, if the HVAC module was removed.
- Install the retaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
- Attach the I/P harness to the carrier.
- Install the amplifier, if equipped. Refer to AMPLIFIER REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
- Install the cross car duct. Refer to AIR DISTRIBUTOR DUCT REPLACEMENT in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING .
- Install the antenna cable to the cross car duct.
- Install the transfer case control module to the bracket, if equipped. Refer to TRANSFER CASE SHIFT CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in TRANSFER CASE - NVG 236/246-NP8
- Connect all of the electrical connectors to the wiring harness junction block. Refer to BODY WIRING HARNESS JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT in Wiring Systems.
- Install the I/P upper brackets.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the I/P assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the I/P assembly retaining bolts (3) and nuts (4).
Ensure the wire harness is routed to all of the openings.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining bolts and nuts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the harness hold down retainers to the I/P assembly.
- Install the harness to the I/P. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - LEFT and INSTRUMENT PANEL ELECTRICAL CENTER OR JUNCTION BLOCK REPLACEMENT - RIGHT
- Install both front window air duct to the I/P assembly.
- Install the I/P cluster assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT .
- Install the park brake release lever to the I/P. Refer to PARK BRAKE RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY in Park Brake.
- Install the data link connector to the I/P. Refer to DATA LINK CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT in Data Link Communications.
- Install the remote control door lock receiver module, if equipped. Refer to REMOTE CONTROL DOOR LOCK RECEIVER REPLACEMENT in Keyless Entry.
- Install the CIM, if equipped. Refer to COMMUNICATION INTERFACE MODULE REPLACEMENT in Cellular Communication.
- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the left air louver housing. Refer to DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR - LEFT in HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING .
- Install the accessory switch housing. Refer to ACCESSORY SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
- Install the HVAC control. Refer to HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC SYSTEMS - AUTOMATIC or HVAC CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT in HVAC SYSTEMS - MANUAL
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT in Entertainment.
- Install the passenger side airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) in SIR.
- Install the lower trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
- Install the center console, if equipped. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (WITH CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET) or CONSOLE REPLACEMENT (W/O CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET) .
- Install the I/P trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .