Installation Procedure
- Install the instrument panel assembly (2) to the vehicle. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the 2 screws (1).
- Route and install the IP wiring harness to the retainers.
- Connect the park brake switch electrical connector (1).
- Connect the oxygen sensor (H02S-2) electrical connector (1).
- Connect the daytime running lamp control module electrical connector (2).
- Connect the 8 connectors to Junction Block #2 (1).
- Connect the connectors (1) at the right IP center support brace (2).
- Connect the connectors (1) at the left IP center support brace (2).
- Connect the 3 connectors which are located in the connector cavity (2) in the left body hinge pillar (1).
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The automatic transaxle shift lock control module
- The shift lock park switch
- The 4 connectors to Junction Block #1
- Install the IP compartment door lock striker bracket screw.NOTE: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the instrument panel compartment reinforcements (4). Secure the reinforcements with the 2 bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).
- Install the inflatable restraint IP module. Refer to AIR BAG MODULES .
- Install the ambient light sensor (1) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining tabs are fully engaged.
- Connect the ambient light sensor electrical connector (2).
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The rear defogger switch (1), if equipped
- The hazard warning switch (2)
- Install the rear defogger switch/hazard warning switch assembly (3) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged.
- Connect the following electrical connectors:
- The IP lamp dimmer (2)
- The outside rearview mirror switch (1), if equipped
- Install the IP lamp dimmer/outside rearview mirror switch assembly (3) to the instrument panel assembly. Ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged.
- Install the windshield side garnish moldings (1).
- Install the 2 ground wires (1) to the IP center support braces. Secure the wires with 1 bolt each.
Tighten
Tighten the ground wire bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Connect the following connectors to the heater control assembly:
- The blower motor switch (2)
- The A/C switch
- Install the heater control assembly (2) with the control cables attached. Secure the assembly with the 2 screws (1).
- Install the following control cables to the heater case assembly:
- The vent (3)
- The temperature (2)
- The mode (1)
- Adjust the following control cables as necessary. Refer to the following procedures:
- Install Junction Block #2 (1) to the instrument panel assembly. Secure the block with 1 screw (2).
- Install the powertrain control module (3) to the vehicle. Secure the module with the 3 bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the PCM mounting bolts to 15 N.m (11 lb ft).
- Connect the 3 powertrain control module electrical connectors (2).
- Install the front floor front console (2) to the vehicle. Secure the console with the 2 screws.
- Install the front floor rear console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT - Rear Floor .
- Install the automatic transaxle control opening cover bezel (1), if equipped.
- Install the manual transaxle control lever bezel and boot (2), if equipped.
- Install the instrument panel compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - IP .
- Connect the following components to the radio:
- The antenna (1)
- The electrical connector
- Install the radio. Refer to RADIO REPLACEMENT .
- Install the IP accessory center trim plate. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - IP Center .
- Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement .
- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
- Install the steering column upper trim cover (2) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the screw (3).
- Install the steering column lower trim cover (6) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the 3 screws.
- Install the IP drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
- Install the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to TRIM REPLACEMENT -- HINGE PILLAR .
- Enable the SIR system. DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
- Connect the negative battery cable.