Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel - Dash Panel - Instrument Panel Upper Assembly (Remove and Install)
Correction code
1405010011
FRT
0.84
NOTE: Unless
otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the above correction code and
FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including
the linked procedures. Do
not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so.
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NOTE: See Personal Protection to make
sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Description | Torque Value | Recommended Tools | Reuse/Replace | Notes |
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Patch bolts (x2) that secure the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam near the passenger airbag |
![]() 8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft) |
|
Replace | 1112138-00-C |
Screws (x8) and the datums (x7) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam |
![]() 2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft) |
|
Reuse |
Remove
- Open both front doors and lower both front windows.
- Move the LH and RH front seats backward.
- Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
- Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See Dash Panel -End Cap, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C Post Interior Trim - A - Pillar Upper Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Dash Panel - Passenger Footwell Cover Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the glove box. See Dash Panel - Glove Box with USB Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the passenger footwell duct. See Interior Ducting And Vents -IP, Passenger Footwell Duct (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the RH instrument panel air wave duct. See Interior Ducting And Vents -IP, Air, Wave, Duct, RH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver footwell cover. See Dash Panel - Driver Footwell Cover Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the instrument panel lower assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Lower, Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the driver airbag assembly. See Front Air Bags -Driver Airbag Assembly (Remove and Replace).
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Remove the steering wheel. See Steering Column And Wheel -Steering Wheel - PUR Leather (Remove and Replace).
NoteMark the steering wheel to steering column before removing the steering wheel.
- Remove the touchscreen. See Touchscreen - Center Display Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the instrument panel speaker grille. See Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel - Dash Panel - IP Wrapped Around Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the LH and RH instrument panel speakers. See Infotainment - Audio System - Speakers, Subwoofer and Amplifier - Audio Speakers - Audio Speaker Full Range, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Remove the center instrument panel speaker. See Infotainment - Audio System - Speakers, Subwoofer and Amplifier - Audio Speakers - Audio Speaker Full Range 100mm, Center (Remove and Replace).
- Lift the white tab to disconnect the passenger air bag connector.
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Remove and discard the patch bolts
(x2) that secure the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam near the passenger
airbag.
Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 6 in extension
- ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
- External Torx E10
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Release the instrument panel harness from the cross car beam.
- Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the RH side of the panel.
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Remove the screws (x8) and the datums
(x7) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam.
NoteThere is 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper LH side, 3 screws and 2 datums on the lower LH side, 3 screws and 3 datums at the lower center, and 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper RH side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 2 in extension
- Torx T20 socket
- 4 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
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Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the LH side of the
panel.
NoteGently pull out the instrument panel and lift it to facilitate disconnecting the connector.
- With assistance, release guide tabs (x4) and tabs (x2) to remove the instrument panel carrier from the vehicle.
- With assistance, remove the instrument panel carrier from Portable Bench.
Install
- With assistance, place the new instrument panel carrier onto the Portable Bench.
- With assistance, secure the guide tabs (x4) and tabs (x2) to install the instrument panel carrier to the vehicle.
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Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the LH side of the panel.
NoteGently pull out the instrument panel and lift it to facilitate connecting the connector.
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Install the screws (x8) and the datums (x7) that attach the instrument panel carrier
to the cross car beam.2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)NoteThere is 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper LH side, 3 screws and 2 datums on the lower LH side, 3 screws and 3 datums at the lower center, and 1 screw and 1 datum on the upper RH side.Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 2 in extension
- Torx T20 socket
- 4 in extension
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Connect the instrument panel harness connector to the RH side of the panel.
- Install the instrument panel harness to the cross car beam.
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Connect the passenger airbag
connector.
NoteWhen the connector is fully seated, you will hear the click sound of the secondary locking pin returning.
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Install new patch bolts (x2)
(1112138-00-C) that secure the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam near the
passenger airbag.8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
- Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
- 6 in extension
- ¼ in to 3/8 in adapter
- External Torx E10
- Ratchet/torque wrench
- Install the center instrument panel speaker. See Infotainment - Audio System - Speakers, Subwoofer and Amplifier - Audio Speakers - Audio Speaker Full Range 100mm, Center (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH instrument panel speakers. See Infotainment - Audio System - Speakers, Subwoofer and Amplifier - Audio Speakers - Audio Speaker Full Range, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the instrument panel speaker grille. See Instrument Panel - Instrument Panel - Dash Panel - IP Wrapped Around Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the touchscreen. See Touchscreen - Center Display Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the steering wheel. See Steering Column And Wheel -Steering Wheel - PUR Leather (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver airbag assembly. See Front Air Bags -Driver Airbag Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the instrument panel lower assembly. See Dash Panel - IP Lower, Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the driver footwell cover. See Dash Panel - Driver Footwell Cover Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the RH instrument panel air wave duct. See Interior Ducting And Vents -IP, Air, Wave, Duct, RH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the passenger footwell duct. See Interior Ducting And Vents -IP, Passenger Footwell Duct (Remove and Replace).
- Install the glove box. See Dash Panel - Glove Box with USB Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the passenger footwell cover. See Dash Panel - Passenger Footwell Cover Assembly (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See A - B - C Post Interior Trim - A - Pillar Upper Assembly, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See Dash Panel -End Cap, LH (Remove and Replace).
- Connect the LV battery power. See LV Battery - Li-lon (Disconnect and Connect).
- Move the LH and RH front seats to original position.
- Raise both front windows and close both front doors.