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Instrument Panel: Installation

    CAUTION: Make sure the electrical harness is not trapped during the installation.
  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Install the instrument panel carrier bolts, access through the upper trim panel.
    • Tighten the bolts to 20 Nm (15 lb.ft).
  4. Install the instrument panel windshield register trim.
    • Carefully secure the clips.
    • Repeat the above procedure on the opposite hand.
  5. Connect the instrument panel RH electrical connections
  6. Connect the instrument panel LH side electrical connectors.
  7. 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.
  8. Connect the steering column intermediate shaft to the steering column.
    • Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  9. Install the instrument panel harness ground cable.
    • Clean the component mating faces.
    • Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  10. 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.
  11. 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).
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. Install the floor console. See Floor Console .
  15. Reconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Disconnect and Connect information.