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Instrument Panel: Installation

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CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.
NOTE: Verify that the four-way locator on the LH side is correctly seated.
  1. Position the instrument panel on the LH dash locators.
    Fig 1: Identifying Position Instrument Panel On LH Dash Locators
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  2. Install the LH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 2: Installing LH Instrument Panel Bolts
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  3. Install the RH instrument panel bolts.
    Fig 3: Installing RH Instrument Panel Bolts
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  4. Engage the antenna cable locators into the instrument panel and connect it to the radio.
  5. Connect the RH instrument panel cowl side wiring electrical connectors.
    Fig 4: Connecting RH Instrument Panel Cowl Side Wiring Electrical Connectors
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  6. Connect the ECS module electrical connector.
    1. Connect the connector.
    2. Install the locking clip.
    Fig 5: Installing Locking Clip
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  7. Install the RH A-pillar lower trim panel.
    Fig 6: Installing RH A-Pillar Lower Trim Panel
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  8. From inside the engine compartment, install the main wiring assembly/lower bulkhead connector.
    1. Position the bulkhead connector.
    2. Secure the clips.
    3. Tighten the bolt.
    Fig 7: Installing The Main Wiring Assembly/Lower Bulkhead Connector
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  9. Install the coolant reservoir.
    1. Position the reservoir.
    2. Install the bolts.
    Fig 8: Installing Coolant Reservoir
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  10. Install the instrument panel dash brace.
    1. Position the instrument panel dash brace.
    2. Install the six bolts.
    Fig 9: Installing Instrument Panel Dash Brace
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  11. Install the instrument panel cowl top nut.
    Fig 10: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Nut
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  12. Install the LH upper access panel.
    Fig 11: Installing LH Upper Access Panel
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  13. Connect the climate control vacuum harness connector.
    Fig 12: Connecting Climate Control Vacuum Harness Connector
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  14. Install the upper center instrument panel access panel.
    Fig 13: Installing Upper Center Instrument Panel Access Panel
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  15. Install the instrument panel cowl top screws.
    Fig 14: Installing Instrument Panel Cowl Top Screws
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  16. Install the engine cover.
    • Position the engine cover in the vehicle and fasten the cover latches.
    Fig 15: Installing Engine Cover & Fastening Cover Latches
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  17. Install the floor console. For additional information, refer to FLOOR CONSOLE .
  18. Install the steering column, For additional information, refer to STEERING COLUMN .
  19. Install the passenger side air bag modules. Refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS .
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