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Assembly-Instrument Panel: Installation

Fig 1: Load Clip
GC0027928Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Before proceeding with installation of the instrument panel assembly, remove the load clips from each a-pillar and install onto the sides of the panel using the screw.
    Fig 2: I/P Support Bolts
    GC0027901Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  2. Place the instrument panel into the vehicle and position onto the a-pillars using the load clips (2).
  3. Install the two bolts on the right side and tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Remove/Install Defroster Grill
    GC0044952Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Install the two fence line nuts (1) and install the defroster grille (2).
    Fig 4: Identifying Pedal Support Fasteners
    GC0027925Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Guide the peddle support studs (2) on the drivers side, into the slots in the instrument panel reinforcement.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Center Support Bracket
    GC0027924Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Position the center stack brackets (2) in front of the duct work.
    Fig 6: Identifying Center HVAC Bolts
    GC0027911Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Continue to rotate the instrument panel back and guide the tube brackets located in the radio opening, into the HVAC.
    Fig 7: Installing Screw At Bottom Of Column
    GC0027914Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Install the screw at the bottom of the column opening next to the center stack up from the bottom attaching the HVAC.
    Fig 8: Remove/Install HVAC Bracket Bolt From Glove Box Opening
    GC0044958Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Install the bolt at the HVAC blower motor housing.
    Fig 9: Remove/Install Screw Under Glove Box Opening
    GC0027907Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  10. Install the screw at the bottom of the glove box opening to the blower motor housing support.
    Fig 10: Removing/Installing Glove Box Assembly
    GC0027899Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Snap the lower glove box hinges (2) over the pivots (1) and rotate up.
  12. Push the stop tabs down and close the glove box.
    Fig 11: Disconnecting/Connecting Glove Box Damper Rod
    GC0044951Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  13. Connect the stabilizer to the outer side of the box compartment.
    Fig 12: Disconnect/Connect Antenna Cable
    GC0044956Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Connect the radio antenna cable (1 and 2).
    Fig 13: Right Side Electrical
    GC0027905Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  15. Connect the right side wiring.
    Fig 14: Right Cowl Sill
    GC0027920Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  16. Install the right hush panel trim.
  17. Install the right cowl trim and position the door seal back.
    Fig 15: Identifying Front Door Sill Trim
    GC0027922Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Position the right side door sill trim and seat fully.

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 16: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Trim
    GC0027927Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Install the right a-pillar trim, the bolts and position the door seal back.
    Fig 17: Remove/Install Side Bolts And Screw
    GC0044957Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  20. Install the two bolts on the left side and tighten to 11 N.m (95 in. lbs.).

    * Right side shown, left side similar.

    Fig 18: Identifying Side Cover
    GC0027923Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Position the right side end cap and seat fully.

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 19: Identifying Pedal Support Fasteners
    GC0027925Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  22. Install the two nuts (1) on the studs (2) above the column tighten the nuts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 20: Bulkhead Connectors
    GC0027926Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  23. Connect the two left bulk connectors.
    Fig 21: Fuse Block Connectors
    GC0027910Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  24. Connect the two fuse block connectors.
    Fig 22: Pedal Connector
    GC0027909Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  25. Connect the white connector to adjustable brake pedal.
    Fig 23: Drives Side Grounds
    GC0027913Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  26. Install the grounds within the steering column opening and install the bolts.
    Fig 24: Left Cowl Sill
    GC0027921Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  27. Install the left cowl trim panel (1) and install the nut (2).
    Fig 25: Identifying Front Door Sill Trim
    GC0027922Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  28. Install the left door sill.
    Fig 26: Identifying Column Cross Mounting Bolt And Column
    GC0027289Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: Do not turn the steering wheel more than 90° or damage to the clockspring may occur.
  29. Install the column cross bolt (1) and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
    Fig 27: Steering Column Bolts
    GC0027912Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  30. Position the steering column shaft into the slip joint.
  31. Lift the column into position and install the bolts (1).
  32. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  33. Slide the coupler onto the column shaft and install a new  coupler bolt (2). Tighten the coupler bolt to 49 N.m (36 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 28: Identifying Steering Column Electrical Connectors & Multi-function Switch
    GC0027290Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  34. Connect the electrical connector (3) for the multi-function switch (2).
    Fig 29: Upper & Lower Shrouds
    GC0027281Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  35. Install the upper shroud (1) on the column.
  36. Install the lower shroud (2) to the column.
  37. Snap the two halves back into place.
  38. Install the three mounting bolts to secure the shroud in place.
    Fig 30: Removing/Installing Column Access Cover
    GC0026817Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  39. Snap the steering column opening cover (2) lower hinges onto the pins and roll cover up.
    Fig 31: Removing/Installing Steering Column Opening Cover
    GC0027900Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  40. Seat the upper retaining clips fully.
    Fig 32: Removing/Installing Driver Side Hush Panel
    GC0026827Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  41. Install the hush panel.
  42. Connect the column electrical connectors.
  43. Install the column covers.
    Fig 33: Removing/Installing A-Pillar Trim
    GC0027927Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  44. Install the left a-pillar trim, the bolts and position the door seal back.

    * Right a-piller trim shown, left similar.

    Fig 34: Identifying Side Cover
    GC0027923Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  45. Position the left side end cap and seat fully.
    Fig 35: Remove/Install Nut From HVAC Support Stud
    GC0044959Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  46. Install the center support nut onto the stud.
    Fig 36: Identifying Center HVAC Bolts
    GC0027911Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  47. Install the two HVAC bolts within the radio opening.
  48. Install the radio.
  49. Install the radio bezel.
    Fig 37: Removing/Installing Center Support Bracket
    GC0027924Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  50. Install the left and right center support brackets and nuts and tighten to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).

    * Left side shown, right side similar.

    Fig 38: Remove/Install Center Bezel
    GC0044949Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  51. Position the center wire harness and connect the electrical connectors.
  52. Install the center bezel.
  53. Install the screw inside the lower storage bin, if equipped.
  54. Position the defroster vents (2) and seat fully.
    Fig 39: Remove/Install Center HVAC Duct
    GC0044953Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  55. Install HVAC floor duct (2).
    Fig 40: Shifter Assembly
    GC0027357Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    1 - SHIFTER ASSEMBLY
    2 - BOLTS
  56. Install the shifter mechanism (1). (Refer to TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE/AUTOMATIC - 45RFE/545RFE/SHIFT MECHANISM - INSTALLATION)
    Fig 41: Remove/Install Wire Harness, Push Pin Hangers, Screw & Ground
    GC0044954Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  57. Position the wire harness (2) back, install the harness hangers (1) and install the ground (4) and screw (3).
    Fig 42: Disconnect/Connect Electrical Connectors Under Console
    GC0044955Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  58. Connect the center harness electrical connectors (ground, module, shifter, brake lever).
    Fig 43: Removing/Installing Center Floor Duct
    GC0027918Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  59. Install the center floor duct (3).
  60. Position the console (1) into the vehicle and install the screws (2).
    Fig 44: Removing/Installing Console Rear Cover
    GC0027917Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  61. Connect the electrical connector (3) and install the rear cover (2) onto the console (1).
    Fig 45: Removing/Installing Shifter Bezel
    GC0027916Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  62. Position the shifter bezel and seat fully.
    Fig 46: Removing/Installing Shifter Bezel Ring
    GC0027915Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  63. Position the shifter bezel trim ring and seat fully.
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