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Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel - Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Upper Assembly - Remove And Install: Install

  1. With assistance, place the new instrument panel carrier onto the Portable Bench.
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  2. With assistance, secure the guide tabs (x4) and tabs (x2) to install the instrument panel carrier to the vehicle.
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  3. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the LH side of the panel.
    NOTE: Gently pull out the instrument panel and lift it to facilitate connecting the connector.
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  4. Install the screws (x8) and the datums (x7) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam.

    2.3 N.m (1.7 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: There is 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper LH side, 3 screws and 2 datums on the lower LH side, 3 screws and 3 datums at the lower center, and 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper RH side.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 2 in extension
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 4 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    NOTE: 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper LH side
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    NOTE: 3 screws and 2 datums on the lower LH side
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    NOTE: 3 screws and 3 datums at the lower center
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    NOTE: 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper RH side
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  5. Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the RH side of the panel.
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  6. Install the instrument panel harness to the cross car beam.
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  7. Connect the passenger airbag connector.
    NOTE: When the connector is fully seated, you will hear the click sound of the secondary locking pin returning.
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  8. Install new patch bolts (x2) (1112138-00-C) that secure the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam near the passenger airbag.

    8 N.m (5.9 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 6 in extension
    • 1/4 in to 3/8 in adapter
    • External Torx E10
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
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  9. Install the center instrument panel speaker. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE 100 MM, CENTER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Install the LH and RH instrument panel speakers. See INFOTAINMENT - AUDIO SYSTEM - SPEAKERS, SUBWOOFER AND AMPLIFIER - AUDIO SPEAKERS - AUDIO SPEAKER FULL RANGE, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  11. Install the instrument panel speaker grille. See INSTRUMENT PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - DASH PANEL - IP WRAPPED AROUND ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  12. Install the touchscreen. See TOUCHSCREEN - CENTER DISPLAY ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  13. Install the steering wheel. See STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL - STEERING WHEEL - PUR LEATHER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  14. Install the driver airbag assembly. See FRONT AIR BAGS - DRIVER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Install the instrument panel lower assembly. See DASH PANEL - IP LOWER, ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  16. Install the driver footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - DRIVER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  17. Install the RH instrument panel air wave duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, AIR, WAVE, DUCT, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  18. Install the passenger footwell duct. See INTERIOR DUCTING AND VENTS - IP, PASSENGER FOOTWELL DUCT - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  19. Install the glove box. See DASH PANEL - GLOVE BOX WITH USB ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  20. Install the passenger footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - PASSENGER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  21. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C POST INTERIOR TRIM - A - PILLAR UPPER ASSEMBLY, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  22. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  23. Connect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  24. Move the LH and RH front seats to original position.
  25. Raise both front windows and close both front doors.