Instrument Panel: Installation
- With assistance, install the instrument panel assembly.
- Align the pegs and install the bolts.
- Evenly and progressively tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Install the instrument panel carrier bolts, access through the upper trim panel.
- Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
- Install the instrument panel windshield register trim.
- Carefully secure the clips.
- Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand.
- Connect the instrument panel RH electrical connections
- Connect the instrument panel LH side electrical connectors.
- Install the instrument panel electrical harness to the RH side of the transmission tunnel.
- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Install the ground cable.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install new cable ties.
- Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering column.
- Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
- Install the instrument panel harness ground cable.
- Clean the component mating faces.
- Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install both instrument panel support brackets.
- Tighten the bolts to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Tighten the self-tapping hexagonal headed screw to 9 Nm (7 lb.ft).
- Install the instrument panel end trim panel.
- Release the door aperture seal.
- Carefully align and secure the clips.
- Install the aperture seal.
- Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand.
- Install the cowl side trim panels.
- Align the pegs and secure the clip.
- Install the rocker panel scuff plate.
- LH side only: Install the hood release lever and secure with the screw.
- Install the floor console. See Floor Console .
- Reconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect information.
CAUTION:
Make sure the electrical harness is not trapped during the installation.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the self tapping screw engages in the previously cut groove. Damage to the instrument panel carrier may result if this process is not followed.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the self tapping screw engages in the previously cut groove. Damage to the instrument panel carrier may result if this process is not followed.