(29) 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.
(30) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(31) Loosen the left side roll down bolt (Fig. 8).
(32) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(33) 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.
(34) If the instrument panel is being replaced,
transfer all parts to the new instrument panel
assembly.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTESFOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(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) Start the locator screw and install the right
side A-pillar retaining bolts (Fig. 5). There are two 13
mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(3) Install the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(4) Tighten the right and left side cowl side roll
down bolt.
(5) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(6) 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.
Fig. 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER
REINFORCEMENT
1 - LOWER RIGHT REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
23 - 70 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1)Remove the instrument cluster (Fig. 19). (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the message center (Fig. 19). (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the radio (Fig. 19). (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/AUDIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the headlamp switch (Fig. 19). (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERI-
OR/HEADLAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove the lower console (Fig. 19). (Refer to 23
- BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE
- REMOVAL)
(6) Remove the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove the instrument panel speakers.
(9) Remove the glove box light.
(10) Remove the two passenger air bag mounting
bolts (Fig. 20).
(11) Loosen the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form rail (Fig. 20).
(12) Remove the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.(13) Remove the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(14) Remove the pad and panel assembly (Fig. 19).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the pan & panel assembly onto the
instrument panel support structure (Fig. 19).
(2) Install the 19 screws along the lower edge of
the pad & panel assembly (Fig. 19).
(3) Install the 16 screws along the upper edge of
the pad & panel assembly.
(4) Install and tighten the two passenger air bag
mounting screws (Fig. 20).
(5) Tighten the three passenger air bag support
bracket bolts to the hydro-form tube (Fig. 20).
(6) Install the glove box light.
(7) Install the instrument panel speakers.
(8) Install the instrument panel assembly. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT
PANEL ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION)
(9) Install the lower panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER INSTRUMENT
PANEL TRIM - INSTALLATION)
(10) Install the lower console. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/LOWER CONSOLE -
INSTALLATION)
(11) Install the headlamp switch. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
(12) Install the radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
AUDIO/RADIO - INSTALLATION)
(13)
Install the message center. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/MESSAGE CENTER - INSTALLATION)
(14) Install the instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTAL-
LATION)
Fig. 19 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
1 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
2 - TOP COVER
3 - PAD AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
4 - LOWER CONSOLE
5 - LOWER PANEL
6 - RADIO
7 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
Fig. 20 AIRBAG MOUNTING HARDWARE
1 - AIR BAG SCREWS (2)
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
3 - AIR BAG SUPPORT BRACKET BOLTS (3)
4 - HYDRO-FORM INSTRUMENT PANEL SUPPORT RAIL
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-77
A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION
TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove instrument panel side cover.
(2) Remove A-pillar extension trim from vehicle by
disengaging hidden clips (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place A-pillar extension trim in position on
vehicle (Fig. 1).
(2) Install instrument panel side cover.
A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the assist handle if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disengage hidden clips holding A-pillar trim
panel to A-pillar (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove A-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position foot on A-pillar trim panel into instru-
ment panel top cover channel.
(2) Position A-pillar trim in vehicle.
(3) Align locator pins.
(4) Engage hidden clips.(5) Install the assist handle, if equipped. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE - INSTAL-
LATION)
ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), remove screw
access covers from grab-handle.
(2) Remove screws holding grab-handle to roof rail.
(3) Remove grab-handle from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place grab-handle in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screws to hold grab-handle to roof rail.
(3) Install screw access covers into grab-handle.
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL
NOTE: The driver's side a double ended stud is
used. A nut has to be removed for the seat belt
anchor removal and the stud for the retractor
removal.
NOTE: On the passenger side there is a belt tension
sensor.
Fig. 1 A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION TRIM
1 - FRONT LOWER EXTENSION TRIM
2 - FRONT EXTENSION TRIM TO INSTRUMENT PANEL
RETAINER
3 - CLIP
4 - COWL TRIM PANEL
Fig. 2 A-PILLAR TRIM
1 - A-PILLAR
2 - CLIPS
RSINTERIOR23-79
HEADLINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(2) Remove sun visor center supports.
(3) If equipped, remove coat hooks.
(4) If equipped, remove roof rail modules.
(5) Remove A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove B-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 20).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER
TRIM - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 21).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove liftgate opening header trim.
(10) If equipped, remove overhead console screws.
(11) If equipped, remove reading lamps.
(12) Remove dome lamp.
(13) Remove push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and roof bows (Fig.
22).(14) Remove wiring connections.
(15) Remove headlining from roof (Fig. 23), (Fig.
24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(16) Extract headlining through liftgate opening.
Fig. 20 HEADLINER AT B-PILLAR
1 - FRONT AND SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
2 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
Fig. 21 HEADLINER AT C-PILLAR
1 - SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
2 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
3 - REAR QUARTER WINDOW OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 22 HEADLINER PUSH PINS
RSINTERIOR23-91
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlining through liftgate opening (Fig.
23), (Fig. 24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(2) Place headlining in position on roof.
(3) Connect wire connectors.
(4) Install left sun visor support.
(5) Install push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and bows (Fig. 22).
(6) Install right sun visor support.
(7) Install sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(8) If equipped, install roof rail modules.
(9) If equipped, install coat hooks.
(10) Install dome lamp.
(11) If equipped, install reading lamp.
(12) If equipped, install overhead console.
(13) Install liftgate opening header trim.
(14) Install D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION), and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).(15) Install C-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(16) Install B-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 23 HEADLINER WITH SIDE CURTAINS
1 - 4-WAY LOCATOR AT FRONT OF HEADLINER
2 - PUSH IN CLIPS ON SUN VISOR RETAINER RACKET AND
TWO SCREWS IN SUN VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET
3 - ONE SCREW IN OVER HEAD CONSOLE
4 - PUSH PINS ATTACHING HEADLINER TO OVERHEAD5-2WAYLOCATOR AT REAR OF HEADLINER
6 - COAT HANGER HOOKS
7 - 2-WAY LOCATORS
8 - WIRE HARNESS
23 - 92 INTERIORRS
HEADLINER (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hooks to hold outside edge of sill plate
to door sill.
(3) Align guide pins to holes in door sill.
(4) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to sliding
door opening sill.
(5) Engage interlock tabs at lower B-pillar and
quarter trim panel.
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Disengage sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screws attaching sun visor to roof
header (Fig. 37).
(3) Remove sun visor from roof.
(4) If equipped, disconnect illuminated vanity mir-
ror wire connector from body harness.
(5) Remove sun visor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Place sun visor in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect illuminated vanity mirror wire connec-
tor into body harness.
(3) Place sun visor in position on roof.
(4) Install screws to hold sun visor to roof header
(Fig. 37).
(5) Engage sun visor into center support.
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Remove sun visor support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sun visor support in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Engage sun visor into support.
Fig. 36 SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
1 - HOOKS
2 - SILL PLATE
3 - CLIPS
4 - SLIDING DOOR SILL
5 - CLIPS
Fig. 37 SUN VISOR
1 - HEADLINING
2 - SUN VISOR
Fig. 38 SUN VISOR SUPPORT
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - SUN VISOR SUPPORT
3 - HEADLINING
RSINTERIOR23-99
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE (Continued)
SEAT BACK COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................155
INSTALLATION........................156
SEAT BACK FRAME - THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BELT CENTER LAP BELT - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BACK PANEL - THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158SEAT BACKSTOW STRAP - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
SEAT CUSHION COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................159
INSTALLATION........................159
SIDE SHIELD CUP HOLDER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
SEAT RECLINER/FOLD FORWARD
MECHANISM -THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH
SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Close child restraint seat.
(2) Remove seat back cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - REMOVAL).
(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).
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
23 - 104 SEATSRS
INSTALLATION
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.
(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. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - INSTALLATION).
(8) Check belt for smooth operation and verify
interlock operation. Recliner should not operate with
child seat deployed.
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
RSSEATS23 - 105
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT (Continued)