For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
3. Remove the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
4. Remove the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
5. Remove the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
6. Remove the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
7. Remove the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
10. If replacing the I/P assembly, remove the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
11. Remove the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
12. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
13. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
14. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
15. Remove the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
16. If replacing the I/P, remove the headlamp switch and retain for transfer. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

If removing the I/P, disconnect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

17. Remove the daytime running lamp (DRL) sensor from the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
18. Remove the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
19. Remove the 3 upper I/P nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.
20. Remove the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.
21. Remove the screw located behind the IPC.
22. Remove the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.
23. Remove the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.
24. Remove the hazard switch harness from the routing hole.
25. Remove the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
26. Remove the instrument panel module (IPM). Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
27. Remove the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.
28. Remove the screw from the I/P end cap.
29. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw.
30. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and remove the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.
31. If equipped, disconnect the accessory power outlet electrical connectors.
32. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the 2 retaining clips.
33. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and pull rearward in order to release the retaining clip.
34. Pull the I/P partially away from the I/P structure.
35. Reach through the IPM opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
36. Reach through the center stack opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the HVAC vent.
37. Reach through the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
38. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and remove the I/P wiring harness clips (1) from the I/P.
39. With the aid of an assistant, carefully remove the I/P from the vehicle.

### Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant, partially install the I/P to the I/P structure.
2. Reach through the left side of the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
3. Reach through the IPC opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
4. Reach through the center stack opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the HVAC vent.
5. Reach through the IPM opening and install the I/P wiring harness clips (1) to the I/P.
6. Ensure all the wire harness and electrical connectors are not pinched between the I/P and I/P structure.
7. Connect the electrical connectors to the power outlets.
8. Grasp the lower center edge of the I/P and seat the 2 retaining clips.
9. Grasp the lower right edge of the I/P and seat the retaining clip.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

10. Install the 3 upper HVAC duct screws retaining the duct to the I/P.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

11. Install the 3 upper nuts retaining the I/P to the bulkhead.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

12. Pull the I/P compartment folding panel (1) down and rearward to reveal the screw installation area.
13. Reach through the I/P storage compartment opening and install the screw retaining the I/P carrier to the I/P structure.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

14. Install the 2 screws located in the IPM opening.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

15. Install the end cap screw.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

16. Install the hazard switch harness through the routing hole.
17. Install the 2 screws retaining the I/P compartment door latch.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

18. Install the 3 lower I/P retaining screws located near the I/P storage compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

19. Install the screw located behind the IPC.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

20. Install the 3 upper I/P bolt covers located on top of the I/P.
21. Install the DRL sensor to the I/P. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
22. If replacing the I/P, install the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .

If reinstalling the original I/P, connect the headlamp switch electrical connector.

23. Install the left air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side .
24. Install the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
25. Install the IPC bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
26. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
27. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
28. Install the IPM. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
29. Install the digital radio receiver. Refer to Digital Radio Receiver Replacement .
30. Install the right air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .
31. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .
32. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
33. Install the accessory trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement .
34. Install the I/P storage compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
35. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .
36. Install the left and right hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side and Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
37. Install the left and right front door sill plates. Refer to Front Side Door Sill Plate Replacement .
38. Install the lower center I/P extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
39. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .