2002 DODGE RAM airbag disable

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the cubby bin to the instrument panel
(Fig. 3).
(2) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the cubby bin to the instrument panel. Tighten the
screws to 2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
have a lighted fold-down cup holder installed on the
instrument panel just inboard of the glove box. Vehi-
cles equipped with a manual transmission have a
lighted storage bin installed on the instrument panel
in place of the fold-down cup holder.WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Unlatch and fold the cup holder down from the
instrument panel to its open position.
(4) Remove the six screws that secure the cup
holder to the instrument panel (Fig. 4).
(5) Pull the cup holder away from the instrument
panel far enough to access the illumination lamp and
hood unit.
(6) Disengage the illumination lamp and hood
retainer clip from the back of the instrument panel
cup holder unit.
(7) Remove the cup holder unit from the instru-
ment panel.
Fig. 3 Instrument Panel Cubby Bin Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (3)
2 - CUBBY BIN
Fig. 4 Instrument Panel Cup Holder
1 - SCREW
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - CUP HOLDER
BR/BEINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 109
CUBBY BIN (Continued)

INSTALLATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
have a lighted fold-down cup holder installed on the
instrument panel just inboard of the glove box. Vehi-
cles equipped with a manual transmission have a
lighted storage bin installed on the instrument panel
in place of the fold-down cup holder.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the cup holder unit near the instru-
ment panel.
(2) Engage the illumination lamp and hood
retainer clip to the back of the instrument panel cup
holder unit.
(3) Position the cup holder unit onto the instru-
ment panel (Fig. 4).
(4) Install and tighten the six screws that secure
the cup holder to the instrument panel. Tighten the
screws to 2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURETO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open the glove box.
(3) While holding the glove box door securely with
one hand, push the center of the glove box bin
towards the front of the vehicle (Fig. 5). Flex the cen-
ter of the glove box bin far enough so that the glove
box stops on each side of the bin will clear the sides
of the instrument panel glove box opening.
(4) Roll the glove box downward until the stop
bumpers are beyond the sides of the instrument
panel glove box opening, then release the bin.
(5) Lift the bottom of the glove box upward to dis-
engage the three glove box hinge hooks from the
three hinge pins on the instrument panel.
DISASSEMBLY - GLOVE BOX
The only serviced component of the glove box is the
glove box bin. If any other component of the glove
box is faulty or damaged, the entire glove box assem-
bly must be replaced.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the glove box from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure each out-
board flange of the glove box bin to the glove box
door (Fig. 6).
(4) Pull the top of the bin away from the top of the
glove box door.
Fig. 5 Glove Box
1 - GLOVE BOX STOPS
2 - GLOVE BOX BIN
3 - GLOVE BOX DOOR
4 - PUSH
23 - 110 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMBR/BE
CUP HOLDER (Continued)

(5) Disengage the five hook formations on the bot-
tom of the glove box bin from the slots near the bot-
tom of the inner glove box door.
(6) Remove the glove box bin from the glove box
door.
ASSEMBLY - GLOVE BOX
(1) Position the glove box bin onto the glove box
door.
(2) Engage the five hook formations on the bottom
of the glove box bin with the slots near the bottom of
the inner glove box door (Fig. 6).
(3) Position the top of the bin to the top of the
glove box door.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
each outboard flange of the glove box bin to the glove
box door. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the glove box onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
GLOVE BOX - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SUREWAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the glove box to the instrument panel.
(2) Engage the three hinge hooks near the bottom
of the glove box door with the three hinge pins on the
instrument panel.
(3) While holding the glove box door securely with
one hand, push the center of the glove box bin
towards the front of the vehicle (Fig. 5). Flex the cen-
ter of the glove box bin far enough so that the glove
box stops on each side of the bin will clear the sides
of the instrument panel glove box opening.
(4) Roll the glove box upward until the stop
bumpers are beyond the sides of the instrument
panel glove box opening, then release the bin.
(5) Close the glove box.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the trim from the upper glove box
opening. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the latch
striker to the instrument panel glove box opening
upper reinforcement (Fig. 7).
(4) Remove the latch striker from the instrument
panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
Fig. 6 Glove Box Disassemble/Assemble
1 - SCREWS
2 - GLOVE BOX DOOR
3 - HOOKS
4 - GLOVE BOX BIN
BR/BEINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 111
GLOVE BOX (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the latch striker onto the instrument
panel glove box opening upper reinforcement (Fig. 7).
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box
opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the trim onto the upper glove box
opening. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER
TRIM
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERINGCOLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open the glove box.
(3) Remove the three screws that secure the trim
to the instrument panel glove box opening upper
reinforcement (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove the trim from the instrument panel
glove box opening upper reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the trim onto the instrument panel
glove box opening upper reinforcement (Fig. 8).
Fig. 7 Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install
1 - LATCH STRIKER
2 - SCREWS
3 - GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER REINFORCEMENT
Fig. 8 Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Remove/
Install
1 - LATCH STRIKER
2 - TRIM STRIP
3 - SCREWS
23 - 112 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMBR/BE
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER (Continued)

(2) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the trim to the instrument panel glove box opening
upper reinforcement. Tighten the mounting screws to
2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Close the glove box.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the passenger airbag from the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL -
REMOVAL).
(5) Place the instrument panel on a suitable work
surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to
protect the instrument panel from any possible cos-
metic damage.
(6) Remove the screws around the perimeter of the
top cover that secure it to the instrument panel
structural support, the defroster duct, and the demis-
ter ducts.
(7) Lift the top cover off of the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the top cover onto the instrument
panel.
(2) Install and tighten the screws around the
perimeter of the top cover that secure it to the
instrument panel structural support, the defroster
duct, and the demister ducts. Tighten the screws to 2
N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the instrument panel into the vehicle.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL -
INSTALLATION).
(4) Reinstall the passenger airbag into the instru-
ment panel. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
STEERING COLUMN OPENING
COVER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the three screws that secure the lower
edge of the steering column opening cover to the
lower instrument panel reinforcement (Fig. 9).
(3) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry the upper edge of the
BR/BEINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 113
GLOVE BOX OPENING UPPER TRIM (Continued)

steering column opening cover just below the cluster
bezel on each side of the steering column away from
the instrument panel far enough to disengage the
snap clip retainers from their receptacles in the
instrument panel.
(4) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the steering column opening cover to
the instrument panel (Fig. 9).(2) Align the snap clip retainers on the steering
column opening cover with their receptacles in the
instrument panel.
(3) Press firmly and evenly on the steering column
opening cover over the snap clip locations until each
of the snap clips is fully engaged in its receptacle.
(4) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the lower edge of the steering column opening cover
to the lower instrument panel reinforcement. Tighten
the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
have a lighted fold-down cup holder installed on the
instrument panel just inboard of the glove box. Vehi-
cles equipped with a manual transmission have a
lighted storage bin installed on the instrument panel
in place of the fold-down cup holder.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the top of
the storage bin to the instrument panel (Fig. 10).
(4) Lower the top of the storage bin away from the
instrument panel far enough to access the illumina-
tion lamp and hood unit.
(5) Disengage the illumination lamp and hood
retainer clip from the back of the instrument panel
storage bin unit.
(6) Remove the storage bin unit from the instru-
ment panel.
INSTALLATION
Vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission
have a lighted fold-down cup holder installed on the
Fig. 9 Steering Column Opening Cover Remove/
Install
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - SCREW
4 - STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
23 - 114 INSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEMBR/BE
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER (Continued)

instrument panel just inboard of the glove box. Vehi-
cles equipped with a manual transmission have a
lighted storage bin installed on the instrument panel
in place of the fold-down cup holder.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the storage bin unit onto the instru-
ment panel (Fig. 10).
(2) Engage the illumination lamp and hood
retainer clip to the back of the instrument panel stor-
age bin unit.
(3) Raise and position the top of the storage bin to
the instrument panel.
(4) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the top of the storage bin unit to the instrument
panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N´m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument
panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
CLUSTER BEZEL - INSTALLATION).
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND)
CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
NOTE: Before starting this procedure, be certain to
turn the steering wheel until the front wheels are in
the straight-ahead position.
(1)
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the Airbag Control Module (ACM) and
bracket from the floor panel transmission tunnel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/AIRBAG
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the trim from the left and right cowl
side inner panels. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
COWL TRIM COVER - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the steering column opening cover
from the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - REMOVAL).
(5)
Remove the two screws that secure the inside
hood latch release handle to the instrument panel lower
reinforcement and lower the release handle to the floor.
(6)Disconnect the clockspring pigtail wire connector
from the instrument panel wire harness connector
located on the instrument panel lower reinforcement.
(7) If the vehicle is so equipped, disconnect the
overdrive lockout switch pigtail wire connector from
the instrument panel wire harness connector near
the instrument panel lower reinforcement.
(8) Remove the steering column from the vehicle,
but do not remove the driver airbag, the steering
wheel, or the switches from the column. Be certain
that the steering wheel is locked and secured from
rotation to prevent the loss of clockspring centering.
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/COLUMN - REMOVAL).
(9) From under the driver side of the instrument
panel, perform the following:
(a) Disengage the park brake release handle
linkage rod from the park brake mechanism on the
Fig. 10 Instrument Panel Storage Bin Remove/Install
1 - SCREWS
2 - STORAGE BIN (RAISED)
3 - STORAGE BIN (LOWERED)
BR/BEINSTRUMENT PANEL SYSTEM 23 - 115
STORAGE BIN (Continued)

wire harness connectors from the heater-A/C housing
wire harness connectors.
(15) With the aid of an assistant, remove the tem-
porary hook and lift the instrument panel assembly
off of the roll-down bracket screws and remove it
from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND)
CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1)With the aid of an assistant, load the instrument
panel assembly onto the roll-down bracket screws on
the cowl side inner panels in the vehicle (Fig. 11).
Install a temporary hook in the center hole on top of the
instrument panel. Secure the other end of the hook to
the center hole in the top of the dash panel. The hook
should support the instrument panel in its rolled down
position about 46 cm (18 inches) from the dash panel.
(2) With the instrument panel supported in the
roll-down position, reconnect the instrument panel
wire harness connectors to the heater-A/C housing
wire harness connectors.
(3) Remove the temporary hook from the instru-
ment panel and roll the instrument panel up to its
installed position against the dash panel.
(4) Install and tighten the five screws that secure
the top of the instrument panel to the top of the dash
panel. Tighten the screws to 3.2 N´m (28 in. lbs.).
(5) Tighten the right and left instrument panel
cowl side roll-down bracket screws. Tighten the
screws to 11.9 N´m (105 in. lbs.).
(6) From under the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel, reconnect the two halves of the radio
antenna coaxial cable connector.
(7) From under the driver side of the instrument
panel, perform the following:
(a) Engage the park brake release handle link-
age rod with the park brake mechanism on the left
cowl side inner panel. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/PARK-
ING BRAKE/RELEASE - INSTALLATION).
(b) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector to the park brake switch on the park
brake mechanism.(c) Reconnect the three connectors (one from the
body wire harness, and two from the headlamp and
dash wire harness) to the three connector recepta-
cles located closest to the dash panel on the back of
the Junction Block (JB).
(d)
Reconnect the headlamp and dash wire harness
to instrument panel wire harness bulkhead connector
and tighten the screw in the center of the connector.
Tighten the screw to 3.5 N´m (31 in. lbs.).
(e) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
to door wire harness connector located directly
below the instrument panel wire harness to head-
lamp and dash wire harness bulkhead connector.
(f) If the vehicle is equipped with the Infinity
sound system option, reconnect the Infinity wire
harness connector to the instrument panel wire
harness connector that is secured to the outboard
side of the instrument panel wire harness to head-
lamp and dash wire harness bulkhead connector.
(g) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector to the stop lamp switch.
(h) Reconnect the heater-A/C housing vacuum
harness connector to the heater-A/C control vac-
uum harness connector located near the left end of
the heater-A/C housing.
(8) Reinstall the steering column into the vehicle.
Be certain that the steering wheel was locked and
secured from rotation to prevent the loss of clock-
spring centering. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/COL-
UMN - INSTALLATION).
(9) If the vehicle is so equipped, reconnect the
overdrive lockout switch pigtail wire connector to the
instrument panel wire harness connector near the
instrument panel lower reinforcement.
(10) Reconnect the clockspring pigtail wire connec-
tor to the instrument panel wire harness connector
at the instrument panel lower reinforcement.
(11) Position the inside hood latch release handle
to the instrument panel lower reinforcement.
(12) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the inside hood latch release handle to the instru-
ment panel lower reinforcement. Tighten the screws
to 2.8 N´m (25 in. lbs.).
(13) Reinstall the steering column opening cover
onto the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COLUMN OPEN-
ING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(14) Reinstall the trim onto the left and right cowl
side inner panels. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
COWL TRIM COVER - INSTALLATION).
(15) Reinstall the Airbag Control Module (ACM)
and bracket onto the floor panel transmission tunnel.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/AIRBAG
CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION).
(16) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)