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Instrument Panel

  1. Mount instrument panel into position. Make sure steering column is mounted correctly through T-bar with electrical wire harness in position before attempting to position instrument panel in place. If this is not done, column cannot be positioned correctly.
  2. Connect linking connectors between vehicle electrical wire harness and instrument panel. Each connector is keyed so an electrical harness connector mates with correct instrument panel connector.
  3. Install two mounting bolts, one on either side of steering column, which hold instrument panel and steering column together.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  4. Install three mounting bolts to right side of instrument panel as shown in illustration.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  5. Install two mounting bolts on right side of instrument panel as shown in illustration.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  6. Install passenger air bag module. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for 2003 or INSTALLATION for 2004.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  7. Install center panel. Refer to CENTER PANEL .
  8. Install glove box. Refer to GLOVE BOX .
  9. Install ventilation control panel. Refer to VENTILATION CONTROL PANEL .
  10. Install center panel trim. Refer to CENTER PANEL TRIM 
  11. Install ashtray. Refer to ASHTRAY .
  12. Install two mounting bolts to left side of instrument panel.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  13. Install two bolts on left side of T-bar.

    Tighten bolts to 14-19 lb-ft (19-26 N.m, 1.9-2.6 kg-m)

  14. Install lower LH cover. Refer to LOWER LH COVER .
  15. Install section of T-bar with two mounting screws.
  16. Install retaining nut holding hood release cable in position
  17. Install hood release handle.
  18. Install steering wheel, turn signal assembly and upper/lower column covers. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION for 2003 or INSTALLATION for 2004.
  19. Install driver air bag module. Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE for 2003 or INSTALLATION for 2004.
  20. Install console. Refer to CONSOLE .
  21. Install negative cable onto battery terminal.
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