Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel upper trim panel (1) into the vehicle.
- Connect the instrument panel harness to the upper trim panel.
- When replacing the instrument panel upper trim panel, transfer all necessary components.
- When replacing the instrument panel compartment, transfer all necessary components.
- Connect the electrical connections.
- Install the instrument panel compartment (1) to the instrument carrier.
- Install the bolts (1) securing the bottom of the instrument panel compartment to the instrument carrier.
- Return the instrument panel compartment door stops (1) to there original position.
- Connect the dampener (1) to the instrument panel compartment door.
- Install the bolts (1) securing the top of the instrument panel compartment to the instrument carrier.
- Install the nuts (1) securing the instrument panel lower airbag bracket (2) to the instrument panel upper trim panel (3).
- Install the bolts (1) securing the right side of the instrument panel upper trim panel.
- Install the bolt (2) securing the instrument panel lower airbag bracket to the instrument panel tie bar and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the bolts (1) securing the left side of the instrument panel upper trim panel to the instrument carrier.
- Install the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement .
- Install the right instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the forward collision alert display. Refer to Forward Collision Alert Display Replacement .
- Install the radio front center speaker. Refer to Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement .
- Install the right and left radio speakers. Refer to Radio Speaker Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel center air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement .
- Install the passenger side instrument panel molding. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side .
- Install the driver side instrument panel molding. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Driver Side .
- Install the instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .