ASSEMBLY-INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL - WARNING)
2. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. (refer to 8 - electrical/restraints/driver airbag - removal).
3. Remove the floor console, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CONSOLE - FLOOR - REMOVAL)
4. Remove the shifter mechanism. (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - CVT/SHIFT MECHANISM - REMOVAL)
5. Remove the cowl side panels, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - REMOVAL).
6. Remove the passenger air bag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
7. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, separate the snap clips and remove the steering column opening cover.
8. Remove the screws (2) and remove the steering column reinforcement (1).
9. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the upper trim cover over the center bezel and radio, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL).
10. Remove the compass module from under the upper cover.
11. Remove the HVAC to I/P screws (1).
12. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the A-pillar.
13. Remove the end caps (2) and remove the support bolts (1).
14. Remove the passenger side silencer pad.
15. Disconnect the radio antenna (1).
16. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness connectors (4 and 5).
17. Remove the fence line bolts (2).
18. Separate the center wire harness (1).
19. Disconnect the main wire harness connectors at the driver's side cowl.
20. Disconnect the wire harness connectors at the driver's side A-pillar.
21. Remove the center support bolts (3).
22. Remove the end cap (1) and remove the driver's side support bolts (4).
23. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL - WARNING)
WARNING: Before servicing the steering column the airbag system must be disarmed. Failure to do so may result in accidental deployment of the airbag and possible personal injury. (refer to 8 - electrical/restraints/driver airbag - removal).
2. Install the I/P assembly (1) into the vehicle and position onto the support hooks (4) and alignment pins (5).
3. Install the left side support bolts (4) and tighten to 21 N·m (15.5 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the center support bolt (3) and tighten to 21 N·m (15.5 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the wire harness and ground (2) at the A-pillar.
6. Connect the main wire harness connectors at the driver's side cowl (2 - 5).
7. Position the center wire harness (1) and seat the push pin fasteners (3) fully.
8. Install the fence line bolts (2) and tighten to 21 N·m (15.5 ft. lbs.).
9. Connect the HVAC wire harness connectors (4 - 5).
10. Connect the radio antenna (2).
11. Install the passenger side silencer pad.
12. Install the passenger side support bolts (1) and tighten to 21 N·m (15.5 ft. lbs.).
13. Position the end cap (2) onto the I/P and seat fully.
14. Connect the A-pillar wire harness electrical connector (3).
15. Install the center I/P to HVAC screws (1).
16. Install the compass module on the top of the center I/P.
17. Install the radio, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - INSTALLATION).
18. Install the trim cover over the center bezel and seat fully.
19. Install the steering column reinforcement (1) and install the screws (2).
20. Position the steering column opening cover over the opening and seat the clips fully.
21. Install the passenger air bag, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION).
22. Install the cowl side panels, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/PANEL - COWL SIDE - INSTALLATION).
23. Install the shifter, (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - CVT/SHIFT MECHANISM - INSTALLATION).
24. Install the floor console, (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CONSOLE - FLOOR - INSTALLATION)