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Assembly-Instrument Panel: Installation

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Fig 1: Load Clip
GC0027928Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Before proceeding with installation of the instrument panel assembly, remove the load clips from each a-pillar and install onto the sides of the panel using the screw.
    Fig 2: I/P Support Bolts
    GC0027901Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Place the instrument panel into the vehicle and position onto the a-pillars using the load clips (2).
  3. Install the two bolts on the right side and tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing Defroster Grills
    GC0027919Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install the two fenceline nuts (1).
    Fig 4: Pedal Support Fasteners
    GC0027925Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Guide the peddle support studs (3) on the drivers side, into the slots in the instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 5: Center Support Bracket
    GC0027924Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Position the center stack brackets (2) in front of the duct work.
    Fig 6: HVAC Support Stud
    GC0027908Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Rotate the instrument panel back and guide the HVAC stud.
    Fig 7: Center HVAC Bolts
    GC0027911Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Continue to rotate the instrument panel back and guide the tube brackets located in the radio opening, into the HVAC.
    Fig 8: Installing Screw
    GC0027914Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Install the screw at the bottom of the column opening next to the center stack up from the bottom attaching the HVAC.
    Fig 9: HVAC Bracket Bolt
    GC0027906Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Install the bolt at the HVAC blower motor housing.
    Fig 10: HVAC Screw
    GC0027907Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Install the screw at the bottom of the glove box opening to the blower motor housing support.
    Fig 11: Removing/Installing Glove Box Assembly
    GC0027899Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Snap the lower glove box hinges (2) over the pivots (1) and rotate up.
  13. Push the stop tabs down and close the glove box.
    Fig 12: Identifying Right Side Electrical Connectors
    GC0027905Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Connect the right side wiring.
    Fig 13: Right Cowl Trim Panel
    GC0027920Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Install the right hush panel trim.
  16. Install the right cowl trim and position the door seal back.
    Fig 14: Identifying Front Door Sill Trim
    GC0027922Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. Position the right side door sill trim and seat fully.

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 15: A-Pillar Trim
    GC0027927Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Install the right a-pillar trim, the bolts and position the door seal back.
    Fig 16: I/P Support Bolts
    GC0027901Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Install the two bolts on the left side and tighten to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).

    * Right side shown, left side similar.

    Fig 17: Identifying Side Cover
    GC0027923Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Position the right side end cap and seat fully.

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 18: Pedal Support Fasteners
    GC0027925Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Install the two nuts (1) on the studs (2) above the column tighten the nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 19: Bulkhead Connectors
    GC0027926Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  22. Connect the two left bulk connectors.
    Fig 20: Fuse Block Connectors
    GC0027910Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  23. Connect the two fuse block connectors.
    Fig 21: Pedal Connector
    GC0027909Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  24. Connect the white connector to adjustable brake pedal.
    Fig 22: Identifying Grounds
    GC0027913Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  25. Install the grounds within the steering column opening and install the bolts.
    Fig 23: Identifying Cowl Trim Panel
    GC0027921Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  26. Install the left cowl trim panel (1) and install the nut (2).
    Fig 24: Identifying Front Door Sill Trim
    GC0027922Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  27. Install the left door sill.
    Fig 25: Identifying Column Cross Mounting Bolt And Column
    GC0027289Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  28. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 26: Identifying Steering Column Bolts
    GC0027912Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  29. Position the steering column shaft into the slip joint.
  30. Lift the column into position and install the bolts (1).
  31. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  32. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new  coupler bolt (2). Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 27: Identifying Ignition Cylinder
    GC0027902Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  33. Connect the shifter cable and electrical connectors to the ignition.
  34. Install the ignition cylinder (1) and install the screws (2).
  35. Position the ignition bezel and seat fully.
    Fig 28: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors & Multi-function Switch
    GC0027290Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  36. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the multi-function switch (2).
    Fig 29: Identifying Shrouds
    GC0027281Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  37. Install the upper shroud (1) on the column.
  38. Install the lower shroud (2) to the column.
  39. Snap the two halves back into place.
  40. Install the three mounting bolts to secure the shroud in place.
    Fig 30: Column Access Cover
    GC0026817Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  41. Snap the steering column opening cover (2) lower hinges onto the pins and roll cover up.
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing Steering Column Opening Cover
    GC0027900Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  42. Seat the upper retaining clips fully.
    Fig 32: Removing/Installing Driver Side Hush Panel
    GC0026827Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  43. Install the hush panel.
  44. Connect the column electrical connectors.
  45. Install the column covers.
    Fig 33: A-Pillar Trim
    GC0027927Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  46. Install the left a-pillar trim, the bolts and position the door seal back.

    * Right a-piller trim shown, left similar.

    Fig 34: Identifying Side Cover
    GC0027923Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  47. Position the left side end cap and seat fully.
    Fig 35: HVAC Support Stud
    GC0027908Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  48. Install the center support nut onto the stud.
    Fig 36: Center HVAC Bolts
    GC0027911Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  49. Install the two HVAC bolts within the radio opening.
  50. Install the radio.
  51. Install the radio bezel.
    Fig 37: Center Support Bracket
    GC0027924Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  52. Install the left and right center support brackets and nuts and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 38: Removing/Installing Defroster Grills
    GC0027919Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  53. Position the center wire harness and connect the electrical connectors.
  54. Install the center bezel.
  55. Position the defroster vents (2) and seat fully.
    Fig 39: Identifying Electrical Connectors
    GC0027903Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  56. Connect the center harness electrical connectors (ground, module, shifter, brake lever).
    Fig 40: Console
    GC0027918Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  57. Install the center floor duct (3).
  58. Position the console (1) into the vehicle and install the screws (2).
    Fig 41: Console Rear Cover
    GC0027917Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  59. Connect the electrical connector (3) and install the rear cover (2) onto the console (1).
    Fig 42: Shifter Bezel
    GC0027916Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  60. Position the shifter bezel and seat fully.
    Fig 43: Shifter Bezel Ring
    GC0027915Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  61. Position the shifter bezel trim ring and seat fully.
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