Installation Procedure

With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel (1) to the carrier.
Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness to the instrument panel as was noted in the removal process and connect the fastener securing the harness to the instrument panel assembly.
When replacing the instrument panel, transfer all necessary components.
With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel and carrier (1) into the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the instrument carrier bolts (3) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the instrument carrier bolts (2) and tighten.
Install the front floor console rear air duct retainer (1).
Install the steering column (2). Refer to Steering Column Replacement (N37)Steering Column Replacement (N38) .
Install the instrument panel knee bolster (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement .
Install the instrument panel compartment (3). Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
Install the bolts (1) securing the right side of the instrument panel.
Install the bolt (2) securing the inflatable restraint module to the instrument panel tie bar and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Install the bolts (1) securing the left side of the instrument panel to the instrument carrier.
Install the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
Install the radio control (2). Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement .
Install the radio front center speaker (2). Refer to Radio Front Center Speaker Replacement .
Install the radio front speaker (2). Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement .
Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .