Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement

Description:

I/P Assembly:

Inspect
^ After a non-deployment accident, visually inspect the instrument panel assembly for damage or deformation. Any visible damage would indicate structural damage and therefore mandate I/P assembly replacement.

Remove or Disconnect
^ Disable SIR system. Refer to Disabling the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.

CAUTION: When servicing an I/P assembly containing a live inflator module, or when leaving an I/P assembly containing a live Inflator module unattended on a bench or other surface, always a face the air bag deployment opening up, away from the surface. This Is necessary so that a free space is provided to allow the air bag to expand in the unlikely event of accidental deployment. Failure to follow procedures could result in personal injury.

1. Reveal covers and upper trim plate.
2. Information center.
3. Instrument Panel (I/P) trim plates.
4. Passenger inflator module.
5. Knee bolster/deflector.
6. Lower steering column.
Important
^ Place protective cloth on steering column to protect column from scratches.

7. I/P assembly fasteners.
8. Pull I/P assembly rearward slightly.
9. Electrical connectors, including antenna coax cable.
10. I/P assembly.

Install or Connect
1. I/P assembly.
2. Electrical connectors, including antenna coax cable.
3. I/P assembly fasteners.

Tighten
^ Fasteners to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

4. Steering column.
5. Knee bolster/deflector.
6. Passenger inflator module.
7. Instrument panel trim plates.
8. Information center
9. Upper trim plate and reveal covers.
^ Enable SIR system. Refer to Enabling the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System.