Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving.
2. Adjust the shift lever to FIRST position.
3. Lower the convertible top.
4. Tilt the steering wheel to a full down position.
5. Remove the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
6. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
7. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
8. Remove the left and right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) and Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
9. Remove the passenger I/P inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
10. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .
11. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
12. Remove the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .
13. Remove the center I/P trim panel. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replace - Console Compartment Door (Removal and Replacement) .
14. Remove the I/P upper trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
15. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement () .
16. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
17. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation.




18. Remove the 9 fasteners retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P carrier support.
19. Remove the I/P carrier assembly from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the I/P carrier assembly to the I/P structure.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the 9 fasteners that retain the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

3. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in Heating, Air Conditioning and Ventilation.
4. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
5. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement () .
6. Install the I/P upper trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
7. Install the center I/P trim panel. Refer to Lock Cylinder Replace - Console Compartment Door (Removal and Replacement) .
8. Install the knee bolster bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .
9. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
10. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .
11. Install the passenger I/P inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
12. Install the left and right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) and Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
13. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Removal and Replacement) .
14. Install the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
15. Install the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
16. Adjust the shift lever to the PARK position.
17. Remove the blocks from the wheels.
18. Close the convertible top.