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Instrument Panel Assembly: Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Upper Cowl Panel Bolts
GC0007034Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. If removed, install the four plastic screw inserts (4) into the top of the cowl panel (1).
  2. With the help of an assistant, position the instrument panel (6) into the vehicle and install the right side guide pin and the left side guide hook to the sides of the cowl panel.
  3. Install the two bolts (4) that secure the instrument panel to the top of the cowl panel. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the four screws (2) that secure the instrument panel to the top of the cowl panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing Passenger Side Mounting Bolts
    GC0007033Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Install the three bolts (5) that secure the right side instrument panel bracket (2) to the cowl panel (3). Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the right a-pillar trim (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
  7. Install the right instrument panel side cover (4).
    Fig 3: Removing/Installing HVAC/Instrument Panel Mounting Bolt
    GC0007032Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Install the one bolt (2) that secures the instrument panel (3) to the HVAC housing (1) below the glove box opening (4). Tighten the bolt securely.
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Antenna Connection
    GC0007031Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Connect the radio coaxial cable connector (2) to the antenna coaxial cable connector (1) located on the right side of the cowl panel.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Right Wire Harness Connections
    GC0007030Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Connect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the two body wire harness connectors (1) located on the right side of the cowl panel (2).
  11. Install the right cowl trim panel (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 6: Removing/Installing Center Mounting Bolts
    GC0007029Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Install the two bolts (2) that secure the instrument panel (1) to the center of the floor panel. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
  13. Connect the air bag control module electrical connector (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION) .
  14. Install the air bag control module cover, if equipped (Refer to ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/AIRBAG CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION) .
  15. Install the floor console, if equipped (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 7: Removing/Installing Left Side Mounting Bolts
    GC0007027Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Install the three bolts (3) that secure the left side of the instrument panel (2) to the dash panel (1). Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
  17. Install the instrument panel drivers side bezel (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVERS SIDE BEZEL - INSTALLATION) .
  18. Install the left cowl trim panel (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 8: Removing/Installing Wire Harness Connectors
    GC0007028Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector (2) located above the brake pedal to the bulkhead wire harness connector (1).
  20. Install the park brake release handle actuator rod (Refer to BRAKES/PARKING BRAKE/RELEASE - INSTALLATION) .
    Fig 9: Removing/Installing Column Support
    GC0007026Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Install the two bolts (3) that secure the steering column support bracket (2) to the instrument panel (1). Tighten the bolts to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
  22. Install the steering column (Refer to STEERING/COLUMN - INSTALLATION) .
  23. Install the left cowl trim cover (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
  24. Install the left instrument panel side cover.
  25. Connect the headliner wire harness connector located at the a-pillar.
  26. Install the instrument panel top cover (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER - INSTALLATION) .
  27. Install the left a-pillar trim (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION) .
  28. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
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