Dodge Intrepid Service Manual page 785

23 - 48 INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - ATTACHING SCREWS
3 - CROSS CAR BEAM
INSTALLATION
(1) If replacing instrument panel and pad assem-
bly, transfer all parts to new assembly (Fig. 6), (Fig.
7), and (Fig. 8).
(2) With the help of an assistant, place instrument
panel into vehicle into the approximate mounting
position (Fig. 5).
(3) Make sure that all harnesses are free and clear
from snagging.
(4) Install eight instrument panel retaining screws
to body.
(5) Connect the left side harness connectors to
junction block and Body Control Module (BCM).
(6) Connect the two right side harness connectors
to radio antenna and amplifier DIN cable.
(7) Install the right side under dash silencer/pad.
(8) Place the right and left cowl side kick panels
into position and install the three retaining screws.
(9) Place the right and left scuff plates into posi-
tion and firmly press them into place. Install the one
screw retaining each left and right scuff plate.
(10) Place the instrument panel top cover into
position and firmly snap into place (Fig. 5).
(11) Place the right and left A-pillar trim moldings
into place starting from the rear and firmly snap into
place.
(12) Connect the two harness connectors to the
HVAC housing, the Airbag Control Module (ACM),
Fig. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL
and two ground eyelets left of the floor tunnel near
the bulkhead.
to the steering column mounting plate (Fig. 4).
tion and install the one retaining screw.
tor (DLC) to the steel reinforcement.
the bottom of lower instrument panel cover.
instrument panel to floor tunnel bracket. On six pas-
senger vehicles go to Step 25 (Fig. 3).
screws inside console storage bin to console.
4 - STEERING COLUMN MOUNTING PLATE
5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL COLUMN BRACKET
(13) Install the steering column:
(a) Raise steering column into position at brake
pedal support bracket.
(b) Install the four column mounting bolts at
brake pedal support bracket.
(c) Place the left panel A/C outlet duct into posi-
tion and firmly snap into place.
(d) Place the under column duct section into
position and firmly snap into place.
(e) Connect column wiring.
(f) Connect shift interlock cable at ignition
switch.
(g) Install the steering column shrouds.
(14) Install one screw attaching instrument panel
(15) Place the left floor duct/silencer pad into posi-
(16) Connect the 16-way Diagnostic Link Connec-
(17) Install the four bolts to steel reinforcement at
(18) Install the two nuts attaching center lower
(19) Install the two front bracket screws and two
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