Installation Procedure
- Install the IP carrier and steering column support bracket assembly to the vehicle.
- Install the 6 nuts that retain the HVAC module to the IP carrier.
Tighten: Tighten the HVAC module to the IP carrier nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
- Install the center bolt (1) retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the steering column support bracket to the left cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the center bolt (1) retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
- Install the upper and lower bolts retaining the IP carrier to the right cowl side carrier bracket.
Tighten: Starting with the center bolts (1), tighten the 6 cowl side carrier bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
- Install and attach the IP wire harness to the IP carrier.
- Connect the radio antenna cable located near the blower motor.
- Install the SIR harness to the IP carrier.
- Install the radio harness to the IP carrier.
- Install the temperature sensors to the ventilation ducts.
- Install the transfer case control module to the steering column support bracket.
- Install the 2 bolts (1) located at the top of the steering column support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the upper steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
- Install the 2 bolts (1) located underneath the steering column support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the lower steering column support bracket bolts to 50 N.m (36 lb ft).
- Install the IP wire harness retaining screws (1) to the IP support bracket located near the steering column support bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the IP wire harness screws to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the IPC wire harness attachments (1) to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.
- Install the speaker wire harness attachments to the steering column support bracket and IP carrier.
- Install the side window defogger duct.
- Install the screw retaining the defogger duct to the IP carrier.
Tighten: Tighten the defogger duct screw to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).
- Install the HVAC center support bracket (5) to the HVAC module.
- Install the nuts retaining the HVAC center support bracket to the HVAC module (2).
Tighten: Tighten the center support bracket nuts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
- Install the splice pack to the floor panel.
Tighten: Tighten the splice pack retaining bolt to 10 N.m (88 lb in).
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the IP.Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
- Install the center floor console. Refer to Console Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fig 8: Removing/Installing Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Wire Harness Attachments At Steering Column Support Bracket & IP Carrier