Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement - Suzuki XL7 2007 Service Manual

9C-75 Instrumentation / Driver Info. / Horn:

Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement

Callout
Preliminary Procedures
1. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to "Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement".
2. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to "Instrument Cluster Replacement".
3. Remove the fasteners securing the steering column to the instrument panel assembly, and lower the column and
wheel to the floor of the vehicle out of the way. Refer to "Steering Column Replacement: ".
4. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint. Refer to "Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module
Replacement: ".
5. Remove the radio. Refer to "Radio Replacement: ".
6. Remove the global positioning system antenna. Refer to "Global Positioning System (GPS) Antenna
Replacement: ".
7. Unsnap the ALDL connector from the retainer.
8. Remove the instrument panel electrical center. Refer to "Instrument Panel Electrical Center or Junction Block
Replacement: ".
Instrument Panel Retainer Assembly Bolts (Qty 6)
CAUTION
!
1
Refer to "Fastener Notice: " in Cautions and Notices.
Tightening torque
9 N⋅m (80 lb in)
Instrument Panel Retainer Assembly Nut (Qty 1)
Tightening torque
2
9 N⋅m (80 lb in)
Tip: This nut is driven from front of car rearward. All other nuts are driven from rear of car forward.
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