Instrument Panel Reinforcement
Instrument Panel Reinforcement
Removal
WARNING:
^ Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.
^ Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.
^ The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.
^ The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.
^ It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.
^ Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.
^ Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1. Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe.
2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
3. Remove the lower center registers panel assembly.
4. Remove the 4 screws securing the integrated control panel (ICP) bracket to the instrument panel reinforcement.
5. Remove the ICP assembly.
^ Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors.
^ Disconnect the 3 coaxial cables.
6. Remove the transponder coil from the ignition switch.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
7. Release the ignition switch from the ignition switch mounting bracket.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
8. Remove the clockspring.
9. Remove the steering column extension gaiter.
^ Release the 4 clips.
10. Remove the climate controlled seat switch.
11. Remove the floor console.
12. Remove the driver side footwell duct.
^ Remove the 2 screws.
13. Disconnect the rear blower motor electrical connector.
^ Release the rear blower motor electrical connector from the clip.
14. Release the instrument panel reinforcement.
^ Remove the 10 screws.
CAUTION: Note of the routing of the wiring harnesses.
15. With assistance, remove the instrument panel reinforcement.
^ Disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
^ Release the ICP wiring harness clip.
^ Release the instrument cluster wiring harness clip.
NOTE: Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
16. Remove the sunload sensor.
^ Release the 2 clips.
17. Remove the instrument panel center reinforcement.
^ Remove the 6 screws.
18. Remove the ignition switch mounting bracket.
^ Remove the 3 screws.
19. Remove the instrument panel ducting.
^ Remove the 14 screws.
Installation
1. Install the instrument panel ducting.
^ Install the 14 screws.
2. Install the ignition switch mounting bracket.
^ Install the 3 screws.
3. Install the instrument panel center reinforcement.
^ Install the 6 screws.
4. Install the sunload sensor.
CAUTION: Make sure that the wiring harnesses are correctly routed.
5. With assistance, install the instrument panel reinforcement.
^ Secure the instrument cluster wiring harness clip.
^ Secure the ICP wiring harness clip.
^ Connect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
6. Secure the instrument panel reinforcement.
^ Install the screws.
7. Connect and secure the rear blower motor wiring harness electrical connector.
8. Install the driver side footwell duct.
^ Install the 2 screws.
9. Install the floor console.
10. Install the climate controlled seat switch.
11. Install the steering column extension gaiter.
^ Secure in the 4 clips.
12. Install the clockspring.
13. Secure the ignition switch to the ignition switch mounting bracket.
^ Install the 2 screws.
14. Install the transponder coil.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
15. Install the ICP assembly.
^ Connect the 3 electrical connectors.
^ Connect the 3 coaxial cables.
16. Install the screws securing the ICP to the instrument panel.
17. Install the lower center registers panel assembly.
18. Connect the battery ground cable.