Caution: To avoid damage to the vehicle and/or the components of the instrument panel because of hidden fasteners and retainers the instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle as an assembly.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
2. Remove the HVAC module assembly . Refer to Air Conditioning and Heater Module Assembly Removal and Installation .
3. Remove the instrument panel trim panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .

1

Instrument Panel Retainer Nut (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2

Instrument Panel Retainer Assembly

Procedure

1. Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness to ensure proper re-installation.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness from the instrument panel retainer.
3. When replacing the instrument panel retainer assembly, transfer all necessary components.

Tip
Left hand drive vehicle shown, right hand drive vehicle similar.