INSTALLATION
SHORT WHEELBASE
(1) Position the air exhauster to the hole in the
lower aperture panel (Fig. 18).
(2) Using hand pressure, press the air exhauster
into the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features are fully engaged.
(3) Reinstall the rear fascia onto the body. (Refer
to 13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR
FASCIA - INSTALLATION).
LONG WHEELBASE
NOTE: Models with the optional rear heater and air
conditioner do not have an air exhauster on the
right side of the vehicle, but have a plastic plug
installed in the right lower aperture panel. This plug
is installed using the same procedure used to
install the air exhauster onto the short wheelbase
model. Refer to SHORT WHEELBASE .
(1) Position the air exhauster to the hole in the
lower aperture panel (Fig. 19).
(2) Using hand pressure, press the air exhauster
into the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features are fully engaged.
(3) Reinstall the quarter trim panel onto the inside
of the left or right quarter inner panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
- INSTALLATION) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).
ROOF JOINT MOLDING
REMOVAL
The RAP molding is set with body side molding
tape. The temperature in the work area and the vehi-cle should be at least 21É C (70É F) to avoid damag-
ing the RAP moldings.
(1) Warm the affected stick-on molding and body
metal to approximately 38É C (100É F) using a suit-
able heat lamp or heat gun.
(2) Pull stick-on molding from painted surface.
(3) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-BriteŸ Molding
Adhesive and Stripe Removal Discs, or equivalent, to
clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. The
adhesive removal discs are available from automotive
paint suppliers. Refer to instructions supplied with
the discs for proper usage.
INSTALLATION
The RAP molding is set with body side molding
tape. The temperature in the work area and the vehi-
cle should be at least 21É C (70É F) to avoid damag-
ing the RAP moldings.
(1) If molding is to be reused;
(a) Remove tape residue from molding.
(b) Clean back of molding with Moparž Super
Kleen solvent, or equivalent.
(c) Wipe molding dry with lint free cloth.
(d) Apply new body side molding (two sided
adhesive) tape to back of molding.
(2) Clean body surface with Moparž Super Kleen
solvent, or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free
cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
molding.
(4) Apply molding to body from front of vehicle to
rear.
(5) Using a roller tool, roll molding onto body
panel with enough force to assure adhesion and not
bend roof panels.
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REAR QUARTER PANEL/FENDER AIR EXHAUSTER (Continued)
(5) Install the cup holder. Align the cup holder
assembly with the track and firmly slide shut to
engage retaining tang.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place glove box in position.
(2) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(3) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(4) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
(5) Remove the assembly screws.
(6) Disassemble the glove box.
(7) Separate the latch from the glove box assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the latch onto the glove box assembly.
(2) Assemble the glove box.
(3) Install the assembly screws.
(4) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(5) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(6) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Remove screws holding lock striker to instru-
ment panel.
(3) Remove glove box latch striker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the glove box latch striker.
(2) Install the screws holding latch striker to
instrument panel.
(3) Close glove box door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower console:
(a) Remove six retaining screws.
(b) Pull rearward and disconnect the auxiliary
power outlet.
(c) Remove lower console from vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(5) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag.
(6) Remove the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(7) Remove the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755)
or equivalent gently pry out on the trim covers and
remove.
(8) Remove the glove box:
(a) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(b) Pivot glove box downward and disengage
hinge hooks from instrument panel.
(c) Remove glove box from vehicle.
(9) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(10) Remove the four screws to the lower steering
column cover.
(11) Remove the eight screws to the plastic knee
blocker reinforcement.
(12) Unclip the Data Link Connector (DLC) from
the instrument panel reinforcement.
(13) Remove one screw to the left side instrument
panel silencer and remove.
(14) Disconnect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(15) Remove the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(16) Remove five screws to the left under column
instrument panel reinforcement brace and remove.
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CUP HOLDER (Continued)
(17) Remove the two steering column shroud
retaining screws. Separate the shrouds and remove
from vehicle.
(18) Disconnect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and then unclip the harness
from the column.
(19) Disconnect the ORC harness connector.
(20) Remove the four nuts retaining the steering
column and lower to the floor.
(21) Remove the four nuts attaching the instru-
ment panel to the brake pedal support bracket.
(22) Loosen the left side roll down bolt.
(23) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(24) If equipped with a mechanical transmission
range indicator:
(a) Remove the indicator cable loop.
(b) Remove the clip holding gear shift cable end
to the gear selector adapter.
(c) Pull the cable end from gear selector.
(d) Disconnect the clip for the indicator cable
and guide tube from the shift cable bracket and
move out of the way.
(25) Remove the instrument panel top cover. Using
a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry up on the front
edge of the top cover, pull rearward and remove from
vehicle.
(26) Disconnect the right side wire connectors from
the HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(27) Remove the right end cover by pulling out-
board.
(28) Remove the right side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(29) Loosen the right side roll down bolt.
(30) Disconnect the two front window defroster
grid wire connectors. One on each side of vehicle.
(31) Remove both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on mirror trim cover.
(b) Open door and remove the three torx retain-
ing screws.
(c) Disconnect the wire connector and remove
mirror from the vehicle.
(32) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(33) Remove the bolts holding the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(34) With the help of an assistant remove the
instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument
panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the seal-
ing surface of the distribution duct.
If the instrument panel is being replaced, transfer
all parts to the new instrument panel assembly.INSTALLATION
(1) With the help of an assistant place the instru-
ment panel into vehicle on roll down bolts. As you
roll the instrument panel up, lift the instrument
panel up so the duct work does not bind or bend and
you can set it down on the HVAC housing to get the
proper seal at the distribution duct. Get one bolt
started in the dash panel.
(2) Install the bolts holding the instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening.
(3) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(4) Install both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Connect the wire connector and install the
mirror onto the vehicle.
(b) Install the three torx retaining screws.
(c) Using a firm push, snap the mirror trim
cover into place.
(5) Connect the two front window defroster grid
wire connectors. One on each side of vehicle.
(6) Tighten the right side roll down bolt.
(7) Install the right side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(8) Install the right end cover. Position over retain-
ing slots and firmly snap into place.
(9) Connect the right side wire connectors to the
HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(10) Install the instrument panel top cover. Slide
the front edge of the top cover toward dash panel,
and firmly snap down the rear edge of the to cover to
engage clips.
(11) If equipped with a mechanical transmission
range indicator:
(a) Connect the clip for the indicator cable and
guide tube to the shift cable bracket.
(b) Install the cable end to the gear selector.
(c) Install the clip holding the gear shift cable
end to the gear selector adapter.
(d) Install the indicator cable loop.
(12) Install the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(13) Tighten the left side roll down bolt.
(14) Install the four nuts attaching the instrument
panel to the brake pedal support bracket.
(15) Install the four nuts retaining the steering
column and lower to the floor.
(16) Connect the ORC harness connector.
(17) Connect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and then clip the harness to the
column.
(18) Connect the shrouds and install the two steer-
ing column shroud retaining screws.
(19) Install five screws to the left under column
instrument panel reinforcement brace.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
(20) Install the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(21) Connect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(22) Install one screw to the left side instrument
panel silencer.
(23) Clip the Data Link Connector (DLC) to the
instrument panel reinforcement.
(24) Install the eight screws to the plastic knee
blocker reinforcement.
(25) Install the four screws to the lower steering
column cover.
(26) Install the glove box:
(a) Install glove box into the vehicle. Line up the
hinges and firmly snap together.
(b) Push in on sides of glove box bin and raise
door.
(27) Install the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers. Position trim cover over slots and firmly
snap into place.
(28) Install the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(29) Connect the wire connectors to the Passenger
Airbag.
(30) Install the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(31) Install the bolts holding the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(32) Install the lower console:
(a) Install lower console to vehicle.
(b) Connect the auxiliary power outlet.
(c) Install the six retaining screws.
(33) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove cup holder. Refer to Body, Instrument
Panel, Cup Holder, Removal.
(3) Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent between access cover and center bezel.
(4) Carefully pry the access cover from the instru-
ment panel.
(5) Remove the cup holder track. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Cup Holder, Removal.
(6) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and
pull outward.(7) Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(8) Remove the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
(2) Connect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(3) Position the center bezel over the retaining
slots and firmly snap the instrument panel center
bezel into place.
(4) Install the cup holder track. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Cup Holder, Installation.
(5) Position the center bezel over the retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(6) Install cup holder. Refer to Body, Instrument
Panel, Cup Holder, Installation.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL END
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open passenger side front door.
(2) Place fingers in end cover grille, and with a
firm outboard pulling motion, disengage clips holding
end cover to instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position end cover over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(2) Close passenger side front door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar trim. Using a trim stick (spe-
cial tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out and
remove.
(2) Using a trim stick, disengage clips holding rear
edge of top cover to instrument panel.
NOTE: The Instrument Panel Top Cover may be
hard to unsnap from the instrument panel. Be sure
not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel
pad.
(3) Pull top cover rearward to disengage hooks
holding front of top cover to instrument panel.
(4) Remove top cover from vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Place instrument panel top cover in position on
vehicle.
(2) Push top cover forward to engage hooks to hold
front of top cover to instrument panel.
(3) Engage clips to hold rear edge of top cover to
instrument panel.
(4) Pull top cover rearward.
(5) Install A-pillar trim.
KNEE BLOCKER
REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lower steering column cover. Refer to
Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Lower
Steering Column Cover, Removal.
(2) Remove screws holding knee blocker reinforce-
ment to instrument panel.
(3) Remove knee blocker reinforcement from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the knee blocker reinforcement into
vehicle.
(2) Install the screws holding knee blocker rein-
forcement to instrument panel.
(3) Install the lower steering column cover. Refer
to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Lower
Steering Column Cover, Installation.
LOWER CONSOLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screws holding the lower console to
floor bracket and instrument panel.
(2) Slide lower console rearward from around
instrument panel supports.
(3) Disconnect the auxiliary power outlet wire con-
nector (if equipped).
(4) Remove lower console from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the auxiliary power outlet wire con-
nector (if equipped).
(2) Install the lower console into the vehicle.
(3) Slide console forward around instrument panel
supports.
(4) Install the screws holding lower console to floor
bracket and instrument panel.
LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
REMOVAL
When servicing the lower instrument panel, refer
to Body, Instrument Panel, and then the appropriate
removal procedure.
(1) Remove the right end cover.
(2) Remove the lower steering column cover.
(3) Remove the center bezel.
(4) Remove the lower console.
(5) Remove the cup holder and track.
(6) Remove the glove box.
(7) Remove the glove box latch striker.
(8) Remove the glove box lamp.
(9) Remove the eighteen screws holding the lower
instrument panel to the reinforcement frame.
(10) Remove the lower instrument panel from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
When servicing the lower instrument panel, refer
to Body, Instrument Panel, and then the appropriate
removal procedure.
(1) Install the lower instrument panel into the
vehicle.
(2) Install the eighteen screws holding the lower
instrument panel to the reinforcement frame.
(3) Install the glove box lamp.
(4) Install the glove box latch striker.
(5) Install the glove box.
(6) Install the cup holder and track.
(7) Install the lower console.
(8) Install the center bezel.
(9) Install the lower steering column cover.
(10) Install the right end cover.
LOWER STEERING COLUMN
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the four screws holding the lower
steering column cover to instrument panel.
(2) Remove the lower steering column cover from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the lower steering column cover into the
vehicle.
(2) Install the four screws holding the lower steer-
ing column cover to instrument panel.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER (Continued)
BENCH SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL.............................240
INSTALLATION..........................240
BENCH SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL.............................240
INSTALLATION..........................240
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER
REMOVAL.............................241
INSTALLATION..........................241
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL.............................241INSTALLATION..........................241
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN GUIDE
REMOVAL.............................242
INSTALLATION..........................242
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LOCK/LATCH
REMOVAL.............................242
INSTALLATION..........................242
LUMBAR SUPPORT
REMOVAL.............................242
INSTALLATION..........................242
CHILD SEAT MODULE
REMOVAL
(1) Close child restraint seat.
(2) Remove seat back cover.
(3) Remove screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Return seat back to upright position.
(5) Disengage push in fasteners attaching upper
bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove child restraint seat module from seat
back (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place child restraint seat module in position on
seat back (Fig. 4).
(2) Position seat back hinge interlock lever over
the top of the outboard child restraint seat hinge
(Fig. 5).
(3) Install screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).(4) Install screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3). Tighten nuts to 7 N´m
(62 in. lbs.) torque.
Fig. 1 Child Restraint Seat Lower Hinge
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
2 - LOWER HINGE
Fig. 2 Child Restraint Seat Upper Bolster
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 3 Child Restraint Seat Upper Screws
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
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(5) Install push in fasteners attaching upper bol-
ster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Return seat back to folded position.
(7) Install seat back cover.
(8) Verify child restraint seat operation.
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
Bench seats equipped with child restraint seats
have an interlock feature that will not allow the seat
back to fold forward with the child seat open.
If the seat back hinges do not release at the same
time the synchronizing cable must be adjusted.
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Disengage cable from the recline mechanism by
pulling the cable end toward the front of the seat
(Fig. 6).
(3) Pull U-shaped locking tab on self-adjusting
mehcanism to disengage auto-adjust feature.(4) Reattach self-adjusting mechanism, pulling
against spring load to tighten cable.
(5) Press locking tab onto the adjusting mecha-
nism to lock into place.
Fig. 4 Child Restraint Seat Module
1 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
Fig. 5 Interlock Lever
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT HINGE
2 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
3 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
4 - SEAT BACK FRAME RAIL
Fig. 6 SYNCHRONIZING CABLE
1 - CABLE END
2 - LOCKING TAB
3 - SETBACK HINGE
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CHILD SEAT MODULE (Continued)
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove head rest.
(2) Disengage closure attaching bottom of trim
cover together.
(3) Reach under trim cover through opening at
bottom of seat back.
(4) Pinch retainer barbs on end of head restraint
sleeve together (Fig. 10).
(5) Pull head restraint sleeve upward and out the
top of the seat back frame guide tube (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert head restraint sleeve into guide tube at
top of seat back.
(2) Push head restraint sleeve downward until
retainer clicks into lock position.
(3) Engage closure to hold bottom of trim cover
together.
(4) Install head restraint.
RECLINER HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screw holding recliner handle to
recliner spline shaft (Fig. 12).
(2) Remove recliner handle from spline shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place recliner handle in position on spline
shaft.
(2) Install screw to hold recliner handle to recliner
spline shaft (Fig. 12).
ARMREST
REMOVAL
(1) Using a small flat blade, pry cap from side of
armrest (Fig. 13).
(2) Remove bolt attaching armrest to seat back.
(3) Remove armrest from seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place armrest in position on seat back.
Fig. 10 Head Restraint Sleeve Retainer
1 - GUIDE TUBE
2 - PINCH RETAINER TO RELEASE
3 - SEAT BACK FRAME
Fig. 11 Head Restraint Sleeve
1 - SEAT BACK FRAME
2 - HEAD RESTRAINT SLEEVE
3 - RETAINER
4 - GUIDE TUBE
Fig. 12 Recliner Handle ± Manual
1 - CUSHION SIDE COVER
2 - RECLINER SPLINE
3 - SCREW
4 - RECLINER HANDLE
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