Instrument Panel Assembly: Installation

If replacing instrument panel and pad assembly, transfer all parts to new assembly (Figure ), (Figure ), and (Figure ).
With the help of an assistant, place instrument panel into vehicle into the approximate mounting position (Figure ).
Make sure that all harnesses are free and clear from snagging.
Install eight instrument panel retaining screws to body.
Connect the left side harness connectors to junction block and Body Control Module (BCM).
Connect the two right side harness connectors to radio antenna and amplifier DIN cable.
Install the right side under dash silencer/pad.
Place the right and left cowl side kick panels into position and install the three retaining screws.
Place the right and left scuff plates into position and firmly press them into place. Install the one screw retaining each left and right scuff plate.
Place the instrument panel top cover into position and firmly snap into place (Figure ).
Place the right and left A-pillar trim moldings into place starting from the rear and firmly snap into place.
Connect the two harness connectors to the HVAC housing, the Airbag Control Module (ACM), and two ground eyelets left of the floor tunnel near the bulkhead.
Install the steering column:
1. Raise steering column into position at brake pedal support bracket.
2. Install the four column mounting bolts at brake pedal support bracket.
3. Place the left panel A/C outlet duct into position and firmly snap into place.
4. Place the under column duct section into position and firmly snap into place.
5. Connect column wiring.
6. Connect shift interlock cable at ignition switch.
7. Install the steering column shrouds.
Install one screw attaching instrument panel to the steering column mounting plate (Figure ).
Place the left floor duct/silencer pad into position and install the one retaining screw.
Connect the 16-way Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) to the steel reinforcement.
Install the four bolts to steel reinforcement at the bottom of lower instrument panel cover.
Install the two nuts attaching center lower instrument panel to floor tunnel bracket. On six passenger vehicles go to Step 25 (Figure ).
Install the two front bracket screws and two screws inside console storage bin to console.
Place the right console side cover into position and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to right console side cover.
Raise glove box door to by pinching sides together, towards each other.
Place the left console side cover into position and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to the left console side cover.
Connect wire connectors to HVAC control and traction control switch.
On five passenger vehicles, place instrument panel center bezel into position and firmly snap into place (Refer to STORAGE BIN - 5 PASSENGER VEHICLES ).
On six passenger vehicles, install the lower floor bin (Refer to STORAGE BIN - 6 PASSENGER VEHICLES ).
Connect decklid release switch wiring connector, install the cable to brake release handle. Place the left lower instrument panel cover into position and firmly snap into place. Install the two screws to the lower instrument panel cover (outside end).
Connect two wire connectors and one illumination bulb socket.
Place shifter bezel into position and firmly snap into place.
NOTE: On 300M vehicles, the shifter bezel must be installed prior to the center bezel being installed.
Install left and right instrument panel end covers by placing into position and firmly snapping into place.
Install the one Allen screw to shifter knob.
Connect the negative battery cable remote terminal to the remote battery post (Figure ).