Installation Procedure
- Fit the bracket (3) in position, ensuring the lower screw hole tabs are positioned in the pad assembly.
- Install the 6 screws (1) attaching the bracket (3) to the pad assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the 6 screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the 4 screws (2), attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket (3) to the pad assembly.
Tighten: Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Locate the trim cover (2) in the pad assembly opening, and align the trim cover (2) with the 4 tabs (4).
- Install the 4 screws (3) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint trim cover (2) to the inflatable restraint bracket (1).
Tighten: Tighten the 4 screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the instrument panel pad to the vehicle.
- Install the 5 upper instrument panel pad screws (1).
Tighten: Tighten the upper pad screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the 12 lower instrument pad screws.
Tighten: Tighten the lower pad screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Install the 2 inner screws (1) attaching the instrument panel inflatable restraint (2) and instrument panel passenger's bracket and brace assembly (3) to the instrument panel inflatable restraint bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the inner screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the steering wheel. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
- Install the wiper washer switch. Refer to Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Install the cruise control switch. Refer to Cruise Control Switch Replacement in Cruise Control.
- Install the instrument panel speakers. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
- Install the daytime running lamp control module. Refer to Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Control Module Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the windshield defroster grilles. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel outer covers. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
- Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Install the driver information center switch. Refer to Driver Information Center Switch Replacement .
- Install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the radio housing bracket. Refer to Radio Housing Bracket Replacement (Upper) or Radio Housing Bracket Replacement (Lower) in Entertainment.
- Install the HVAC manual controls. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement in HVAC.
- Install the instrument panel lower extension. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel center trim. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center .
- Install the instrument panel lower trim retainer panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Retainer Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel compartment lamp switch. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the instrument panel compartment lamp. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Install the instrument panel compartment door. Refer to Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment .
- Install the closeout insulator panels. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left and to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
- Install the floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor .
- Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.