2026-10-16

Insulator - Dash (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 15308402 FRT 2.22 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated 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. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.
  • 2026-10-14: Released new procedure.

Remove

  1. Open all four doors.
  2. Lower both front windows.
  3. Open the liftgate.
  4. Move the LH sun visor toward windshield.
  5. Remove the LH sun visor bezel.
    Note
    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips then slide bezel toward front of vehicle
  6. Remove bolts securing LH upper A-pillar to body
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm,
  7. Remove LH front door primary seal
  8. Move sun visor halfway back
  9. Remove LH side upper A-pillar trim
    Note
    7x tabs, 2x connectors, Disconnect the electrical harnesses from the microphone and tweeter, Then release the trim
  10. Move RH sun visor toward windshield
  11. Remove RH sun visor bezel
    Note
    6x clips, 5x tabs, Release clips then slide bezel toward front of vehicle
  12. Remove bolts securing RH upper A-pillar to body
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm
  13. Remove RH front door primary seal from vehicle
  14. Move RH sun visor halfway back
  15. Remove RH side upper A-pillar trim
    Note
    7x tabs, 2x connectors, Disconnect the electrical harnesses from the microphone and tweeter, Then release the trim
  16. Remove LH IP side cover
    Note
    5x clips
  17. Remove LH SWD bezel
    Note
    3x locating tabs, Slides out to the side
  18. Remove screw securing LH side of top pad to IP carrier
    Note
    1x screw, T20, 1.2 Nm
  19. Remove LH lower IP trim
    Note
    9x clips
  20. Lower steering column fully and move away from IP
  21. Remove lower binnacle cover from IP carrier
    Note
    4x clips
  22. Remove screws securing top pad to binnacle
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 1.2 Nm
  23. Remove RH IP side cover
    Note
    5x clips
  24. Remove RH SWD bezel
    Note
    3x locating tabs, Slides out to side
  25. Remove screw securing RH side of top pad
    Note
    1x screw, T20, 1.2 Nm
  26. Remove lower glove box trim
    Note
    6x clips
  27. Remove RH instrument panel lower trim
    Note
    13x clips
  28. Open glove box
    Note
    Release button on RH side of MCU bezel
  29. Remove glove box assembly
    Note
    3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  30. Open hood
    Note
    Via center display > Controls > Front Trunk
  31. Remove underhood aprons
    Note
    4x aprons, 11x clips each, 3x datums First remove rear apron, Then remove LH and RH aprons, Last remove front apron
  32. Remove frunk carpet
    Note
    2x connectors, Release the carpet from underneath the seal
  33. Disconnect 12V negative terminal and First Responder Loop
    Note
    1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x connector, Wait at least 2 minutes before disconnecting modules or HV components
  34. Remove fasteners securing DAS ECU to cross car beam
    Note
    4x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm, Discard after removal
  35. Disconnect connectors from RH side of ECU
    Note
    7x connectors
  36. Disconnect connectors from LH side of AP ECU and remove AP ECU from vehicle
    Note
    6x connectors
  37. Disconnect passenger airbag
    Note
    3x connectors, Release locking tab
  38. Remove passenger air bag mounting bolts
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm, Discard after removal
  39. Release top pad clips working from right to left
    Note
    Tape top pad chrome to prevent damage, be cautious of creases when raising
  40. Remove top pad from vehicle
    Note
    26x clips, 1x ground strap, Disconnect ground strap
  41. Remove mesh grille from IP carrier
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 10x clips, 6x tabs, 1x datum, 2x fir tree clip
  42. Remove RH instrument panel finisher
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 4x clips, use plastic pry tool and pull carefully
  43. Release steering gap hider from cluster bezel
    Note
    2x clips
  44. Remove instrument cluster bezel from IP carrier
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  45. Remove MID instrument panel finisher
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 3x clips, use plastic pry tool and pull carefully
  46. Remove LH instrument panel finisher
    Note
    3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 2x clips, use plastic pry tool and pull carefully
  47. Remove instrument cluster
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm2x connectors
  48. Remove MCU mounting bolts
    Note
    4x bolts, T25, 7 Nm, Note locations of washers if present
  49. Tilt MCU out from IP carrier at top in order to access connectors
    Note
    Caution: Do not pull on harnesses as it can damage the connectors
  50. Disconnect harness connectors from MCU and remove from vehicle
    Note
    17x connectors, Recommend assistance, Number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision, Start by disconnecting the hazard and glovebox switches first
  51. Gently place MCU on ESD foam container with touchscreen facing down
  52. Remove IP carrier speakers
    Note
    6x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x connectors
  53. Remove LH knee bolster
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  54. Release IP harness clips from IP carrier
    Note
    2x clips, 1 near cubby and 1 near steering column
  55. Remove IP carrier from cross car beam
    Note
    13x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 1x clip, Release clip securing speaker connection on underside of carrier, Recommend assistance
  56. Remove dash insulator
    Note
    2x clips, remove clips from frame for easy dash insulator removal

Install

  1. Install dash insulator
    Note
    2x clips, after installing insulator clip harness back onto frame
  2. Position IP carrier into vehicle
    Note
    1x clip, Secure middle speaker harness before fully installing, Recommend assistance
  3. Install fasteners securing IP carrier to cross car beam
    Note
    13x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  4. Secure harness clips to IP carrier
    Note
    2x clips
  5. Install LH knee bolster
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 2 Nm
  6. Install IP speakers
    Note
    6x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x connector, Pull the IP carrier forward for better access for speakers
  7. Position MCU for connection
  8. Connect MCU
    Note
    17x connectors, Recommend assistance, Number of connectors may vary depending on vehicle configuration and MCU part number revision.
  9. Position MCU into IP carrier
    Note
    If necessary, gently lift IP top pad to clear MCU ground tab and ensure MCU seats fully back into IP carrier
  10. Install bolts securing MCU to IP carrier
    Note
    4x bolts, T25, 7 Nm
  11. Install instrument cluster
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 3x connectors, For the Tegra 2.0 to Intel 3.0 upgrade use parts supplied in the retrofit kit 9874562-00-A
  12. Install LH instrument panel finisher
    Note
    2x clips, 3x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Ensure vent ducting is properly aligned to vent during installation
  13. Install MID instrument panel finisher
    Note
    3x clips, 2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, Ensure vent ducting is properly aligned to vent during installation
  14. Install instrument cluster bezel to IP carrier
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  15. Install steering gap hider to cluster bezel
    Note
    2x clips
  16. Install RH instrument panel finisher
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm, 6x clips, Ensure vent ducting is properly aligned to vents during installation
  17. Install IP mesh grille
    Note
    4x screws, T20, 2 Nm, 10x clips, 6x tabs, 1x datum, 2x fir tree clip
  18. Position top pad into vehicle and connect ground strap
    Note
    Assistance required
  19. Reconnect dash top airbag assembly
    Note
    3x airbag connectors
  20. Install top pad
    Note
    23x clips, Make sure all clips are aligned and securely fastened , Start from right to left
  21. Fasten airbag assembly to frame
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 10 Nm
  22. Connect LH side ECU connectors
    Note
    6x connectors, Single white coax connector on ECU is intentionally left open
  23. Connect connectors to RH side of DAS ECU
    Note
    7x connectors
  24. Install fasteners securing DAS ECU
    Note
    4x nuts, 8mm, 5 Nm
  25. Connect First Responder Loop and 12V battery negative terminal
    Note
    1x connector, 1x nut, 10mm, 5 Nm
  26. Install frunk assembly
    Note
    10x bolts, 10mm, 4 Nm, 10x bolts, 10mm, 7 Nm, Hand start all bolts first then tighten with tools
  27. Install frunk carpet
    Note
    2x connectors, Make sure that the carpet is attached beneath the seal
  28. Install under hood aprons
    Note
    4x aprons, 11x clips each, 3x datums First install front apron, Then install RH and LH aprons, Last install rear apron
  29. Close hood
  30. Install RH upper A-pillar
    Note
    2x connectors, 2x datums, 7x tabs, 2x clips, Connect connectors then secure tabs downward onto IP sub assembly and lower trim, Secure rear of trim
  31. Install RH upper A-pillar to body
    Note
    2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm, 1x screw, T20, 2.5 Nm, 1x nyloc nut, 13mm, 5 Nm, Install new nut
  32. Move RH sun visor toward windshield
  33. Install LH sunvisor bezel
    Note
    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel toward rear of vehicle then secure clips
  34. Move sun visor to original position
  35. Install RH front door primary seal
  36. Position LH side upper A-pillar trim for installation
    Note
    7x tabs, 2x connectors
  37. Install LH A-pillar upper
    Note
    1x nut, 13mm 5 Nm, 2x bolts, 10mm, 5 Nm1x screw, T20, 2 Nm
  38. Move sun visor toward windshield
  39. Install LH sunvisor bezel
    Note
    6x clips, 5x tabs, Insert tabs and slide bezel toward rear of vehicle then secure clips
  40. Move sun visor to original position
  41. Install LH front primary seal
  42. Install the glove box assembly
    Note
    3x connectors, 6x screws, T20, 2.3 Nm
  43. Close glove box
  44. Install the lower IP trim panel
    Note
    13x clips, Replace all clips
  45. Install lower glove box trim
    Note
    6x clips, Replace all clips
  46. Install screw securing RH side of top pad
    Note
    1x screw, T20, 1.2 Nm
  47. Install RH SWD bezel
    Note
    3x retaining tabs, Slides into place
  48. Install RH IP side cover
    Note
    5x clips
  49. Install fasteners securing IP top pad to binnacle
    Note
    2x screws, T20, 1.2 Nm
  50. Install binnacle cover panel
    Note
    4x clips, Replace any damaged or missing clips
  51. Raise steering column fully and move outwards away from IP
  52. Install LH lower IP trim
    Note
    9x clips, Replace all clips
  53. Install screw securing top pad to LH IP carrier
    Note
    1x screw, T20, 1.2 Nm
  54. Install LH SWD bezel
    Note
    3x retaining tabs, Slides into place
  55. Install LH IP side cover
    Note
    5x clips
  56. Run ODIN routine
  57. Close liftgate
  58. Raise both front windows
  59. Close all four doors