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Instrument Panel - Lower - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Install the lower instrument panel into the vehicle, and then secure it with screws (x8).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
    CAUTION: Carefully guide the lower instrument panel over the upper steering column.
    NOTE: Engage all tabs before fastening the screws.
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  2. Install the steering column lower shroud. See Shroud - Lower - Steering Column (Remove and Replace) .
  3. Install the driver knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  4. Install the LH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  5. Install the driver inboard footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - INBOARD - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Install the driver outboard footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - OUTBOARD - DRIVER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Install the driver floor mat.
  8. Install the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove And Replace) .
  9. Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  10. Install the main instrument panel decor. See DECOR - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Install the glove box. See GLOVE BOX (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Install the RH center console side panel carpet. See Carpet - Side Panel - Center Console - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  14. Install the front passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  15. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  16. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  17. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  18. Install the RH front sill. panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  19. Install the front passenger floor mat.
  20. Install the RH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  21. Fasten the tabs (x4) that attach the IP closeout panel.
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  22. Install the touchscreen. See Touchscreen - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  23. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace) .
  24. Install the center console phone dock. See Phone Dock - Center Console (Remove and Replace) .
  25. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  26. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  27. Restore the front passenger seat back to its original position.
  28. Close the RH front door.
  29. Install the LH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  30. Install LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  31. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  32. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  33. Restore the steering column back to its original position.
  34. Restore the driver seat back to its original position.
  35. Calibrate each LH and RH rear door by holding the upper B-pillar button in the down position.
  36. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  37. Close the LH front door.