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Instrument Panel
BODY AND TRIM
INSTRUMENT PANEL
See General Warnings on page 1-1.
INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL
1.
Remove two screws (1) at sides and one screw (2) on top of instrument panel (3)
(Figure 4-3, Page 4-6)
.
2.
Tilt instrument panel up to release it from the dash assembly (4).
3.
Disconnect the electrical connector on the passenger side of the instrument panel (3) and remove the panel.
4.
Remove two screws (5) and plastic rivet (6) and remove dash assembly (4) from vehicle.
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION
1.
Position dash assembly (4) on vehicle. Make sure tabs on the forward edge engage to front underbody.
Secure assembly in place with two screws (5) and plastic rivet (6)
(Figure 4-3, Page 4-6)
. Tighten screws to
8.8 ft-lb (12 N·m).
2.
Install the instrument panel.
2.1. Connect the electrical connector on the instrument panel to the harness connector.
2.2. Position the instrument panel (3) on the dash assembly. Make sure tabs on upper edge properly engage
with the corresponding slots on the dash assembly. Ensure that there are no wires exposed or pinched
during positioning.
2.3. Secure instrument panel to the dash assembly with screws (1 and 2). Tighten screws to 1.8 ft-lb (2.5 N·m).
1
2
5
5
6
3
4
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Figure 4-3
Instrument Panel
Page 4-6
2009 Electric Precedent Maintenance and Service Manual