Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel
This is a "Trustmark Authoring Standards (TAS) Repair Procedure"
- TAS style procedures can be identified by steps that have no accompanying step text and the magenta color of the electrical connectors and fasteners such as nuts, bolts, clamps or clips.
- TAS removal and installation procedures use a sequence of color illustrations to indicate the order to be followed when removing/disassembling or installing/assembling a component.
- Many of the TAS procedures will have the installation information within the removal steps.
- The TAS color illustrations use a variety of symbols to indicate important details of the procedures. It is important to understand these symbols in order to properly used the TAS procedures.
Refer to How to Use TAS Procedures and TAS Symbol Glossary at Vehicle | Description and Operation for additional information on these TAS procedures.
For additional information, refer to How to Use TAS Procedures

Removal
1 Make the SRS system safe.
For additional information, refer to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering
2 Remove the windshield wiper motor.
For additional information, refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Service and Repair
3 Evacuate the A/C system.
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair
4 Remove both front door assemblies.
For additional information, refer to Front Door Service and Repair
5 Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels.
For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel Pillar Trim




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.
For additional information, refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Cowl Side Trim Panel
9 Remove the LH front seat.
For additional information, refer to Front Seat Removal and Replacement

10 Remove the transmission selector lever.
For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Selector Lever Assembly









11 Remove both floor console extensions.





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





12 Release the earth lead.





13 Release the instrument panel harness from the transmission tunnel.





14 Remove the auxiliary junction box access cover.





NOTE:
LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.

15 Release the instrument panel wiring harness.









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









17 Disconnect the drain tube from the heater housing.





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





19 Disconnect the ECM electrical connectors.





20 Remove the ECM bracket assembly.





21 Disconnect the A/C pipes from the TXV.




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









22 Remove the windshield defroster outer finishers.




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
Install and tighten the M8 bolts.
Torque to: 24 Nm
Install and tighten the M12 bolts.
Torque to: 40 Nm
Install the 2 screws.
Remove protective tape and covers.
Install the bolt covers.
1 Install the windshield defroster outer finishers.
2 Install the heater housing bolt.
3 Install the heater core inlet and outlet hoses.
4 Remove the coolant hose clamps.
5 Connect the A/C pipes to the TXV and tighten the M6 nut.
Torque to: 10 Nm
6 Install the ECM bracket assembly and tighten the nuts.
Torque to: 10 Nm
7 Connect the ECM electrical connectors.

WARNING: Make sure that a new bolt is installed.
8 Connect the steering column lower shaft and tighten the bolt.
Torque to: 25 Nm
9 Connect the drain tube to the heater housing.

10 Secure the redundant electric booster heater electrical connector.

11 Install the center, lower ducts to the heater housing.

12 Install the NVH pad.

13 Install the instrument panel wiring harness.

14 Install the auxiliary junction box access cover.

15 Secure the instrument panel harness to the transmission tunnel.

16 Secure and tighten the earth lead.
Torque to: 10 Nm

17 Connect the body harness to the instrument panel.

18 Install the floor console extensions.

19 Install the selector lever mounting bracket.

20 Install the transmission selector lever.
For additional information, refer to Selector Lever Selector Lever Assembly

21 Install the LH front seat.
For additional information, refer to Front Seat Removal and Replacement

22 Install both cowl side trim panels.
For additional information, refer to Cowl Side Trim Panel Cowl Side Trim Panel

23 Secure both scuff plate trim panels.

24 Install the A-pillar center trim panels.

25 Install both A-pillar upper trim panels.
For additional information, refer to A-Pillar Trim Panel Pillar Trim

26 Install both front door assemblies.
For additional information, refer to Front Door Service and Repair

27 Recharge the A/C system.
For additional information, refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging Service and Repair

28 Install the windshield wiper motor.
For additional information, refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Service and Repair

29 Connect the battery ground cable.
For additional information, refer to Specifications [1][2]Specifications

30 Check and top-up the coolant.