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Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement - Short Body

Removal Procedure

    Note: Left hand drive vehicle is shown in this procedure, right hand drive vehicle is serviced the same.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  3. Remove the front floor console extension panel assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  4. Remove the windscreen pillar garnish mouldings. Refer to Windscreen Pillar Garnish Moulding Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  5. Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  6. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  7. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  8. Remove the heater and air conditioning control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  9. Remove the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  10. Remove the drivers information display assembly, if equipped. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  11. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  12. Remove the right instrument panel moulding. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side : Long Body  → Short Body .
  13. Remove the right instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement : Short Body .

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  15. In order to get access to the nuts behind the I/P cluster loosen the lower I/P from the upper I/P by removing screws (1).

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  17. Pull the lower I/P and remove the securing nuts (1) behind the I/P cluster.

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  19. Remove the instrument panel bolt covers (1).
  20. Remove the instrument panel bolts (2) and (3).
  21. Remove the instrument panel nuts (4).
  22. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
  23. Once the assembly is outside the vehicle, adequately support the assembly to avoid damage.

Installation Procedure

  1. Position the instrument panel in the vehicle.
  2. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.


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  3. Install the instrument panel bolts (2) and tighten to 23 N·m (17 lb ft).
  4. Install the instrument panel bolt covers (1).
  5. Install the instrument panel bolts (3) and tighten to 10 N·m (7 lb ft).
  6. Install the instrument panel nuts (4) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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  8. Install the instrument panel nuts (1) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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  10. Install the instrument panel screws (1) and tighten to 2 N·m (18 lb in).
  11. Install the right instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement : Short Body .
  12. Install the right instrument panel moulding. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side : Long Body  → Short Body .
  13. Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  14. Install the drivers information display assembly, if equipped. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  15. Install the body control module. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
  16. Install the heater and air conditioning control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  17. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  18. Install the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  19. Install the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  20. Install the windscreen pillar garnish mouldings. Refer to Windscreen Pillar Garnish Moulding Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
  21. Install the front floor console extension panel assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement : Short Body  → Long Body .
  22. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  23. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
  24. If necessary, reprogram the HVAC system, radio and body control module. Refer to Control Module References .
   


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