Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel - 3.2L

Service Repair No - 76.46.23/99

Removal

1. Make the SRS system safe.
2. Remove the windshield wiper motor.
3. Evacuate the A/C system.
4. Remove both front door assemblies.
5. Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels.
6. Remove the A-pillar center trim panels.







7. Release the forward edge of both scuff plate trim panels.







8. Remove both cowl side trim panels.
9. Remove the LH front seat.
10. Remove the transmission selector lever.
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12. Remove both floor console extensions.







13. CAUTION: Cover fiber optic cable connectors to minimize dust ingress and avoid bending the cables in a radius of more than 30 mm.







14. Release the earth lead.







15. Release the instrument panel harness from the transmission tunnel.







16. Remove the auxiliary junction box access cover.







17. NOTE: LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.

Release the instrument panel wiring harness.







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19. Remove both of the center, lower ducts from the heater housing.







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21. Disconnect the drain tube from the heater housing.







22. Disconnect the steering column lower shaft from the steering column.







23. Disconnect the ECM electrical connectors.







24. Remove the ECM bracket assembly.







25. Disconnect the A/C pipes from the TXV.







26. Clamp the hoses to minimize coolant loss.
Rotate the outer ring counter-clockwise and disconnect the hose.







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28. Remove the windshield defroster outer finishers.







29. Remove the A-pillar bolt covers.
Protect the surrounding bodywork and remove the 2 side fixing bolts.

Remove the 10 bolts.
Remove the 2 screws.
Install protective covers to interior trim.
With assistance, remove the instrument panel.







Installation

1. Install and tighten the M8 bolts.

Torque: 24 Nm

Install and tighten the M12 bolts.

Torque: 40 Nm

Install the 2 screws.
Remove protective tape and covers.

Install the bolt covers.

2. Install the windshield defroster outer finishers.
3. Install the heater housing bolt.
4. Install the heater core inlet and outlet hoses.
5. Remove the coolant hose clamps.
6. Connect the A/C pipes to the TXV and tighten the M6 nut.

Torque: 10 Nm

7. Install the ECM bracket assembly and tighten the nuts.

Torque: 10 Nm

8. Connect the ECM electrical connectors.

9. WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.

Connect the steering column lower shaft and tighten the bolt.

Torque: 25 Nm

10. Connect the drain tube to the heater housing.
11. Secure the redundant electric booster heater electrical connector.
12. Install the center, lower ducts to the heater housing.
13. Install the NVH pad.
14. Install the instrument panel wiring harness.
15. Install the auxiliary junction box access cover.
16. Secure the instrument panel harness to the transmission tunnel.
17. Secure and tighten the earth lead.

Torque: 10 Nm

18. Connect the body harness to the instrument panel.
19. Install the floor console extensions.
20. Install the selector lever mounting bracket.
21. Install the transmission selector lever.
22. Install the LH front seat.
23. Install both cowl side trim panels.
24. Secure both scuff plate trim panels.
25. Install the A-pillar center trim panels.
26. Install both A-pillar upper trim panels.
27. Install both front door assemblies.
28. Recharge the A/C system.
29. Install the windshield wiper motor.
30. Connect the battery ground cable.
31. Check and top-up the coolant.