Buick Encore: Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Repair instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 1: Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER TRIM PLATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 2: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER CENTER TRIM PLATE APPLIQUE REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 3: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOOD REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 4: Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HOOD REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 5: Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood
Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL KNEE BOLSTER INNER BRACKET REPLACEMENT
Fig. 6: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Inner Bracket
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Inner Bracket Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL KNEE BOLSTER OUTER BRACKET REPLACEMENT
Fig. 7: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Outer Bracket
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Outer Bracket Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 8: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 9: Instrument Panel Knee Bolster
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 10: Instrument Panel Trim Plate
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 11: Instrument Panel Trim Plate
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement (Encore)
Instrument panel upper trim panel replacement (Encore)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the windshield defroster outlet duct. Refer to Windshield
Defroster Outlet Duct
Replacement .
Fig. 12: Instrument Panel Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 13: Instrument Panel Assembly Upper Trim Panel
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the upper
trim panel from the instrument panel
assembly.
- Transfer the airbag instrument panel module. Refer to Airbag Instrument
Panel Module Replacement
Installation Procedure
Fig. 14: Instrument Panel Assembly Upper Trim Panel
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 15: Instrument Panel Bolts
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
- Install the windshield defroster outlet duct. Refer to Windshield
Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement (Encore).
Instrument panel upper trim panel replacement (encore)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the windshield defroster outlet duct. Refer to Windshield
Defroster Outlet Duct
Replacement .
- Remove the airbag instrument panel module. Refer to Airbag Instrument
Panel Module Replacement .
Fig. 16: Instrument Panel Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to HVAC Duct Heat Stake Caution .
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 17: Instrument Panel And Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the upper
trim panel from the instrument panel
assembly.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 18: Instrument Panel And Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 19: Instrument Panel Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to HVAC Duct Heat Stake Caution .
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
- Install the airbag instrument panel module. Refer to Airbag Instrument
Panel Module Replacement .
- Install the windshield defroster outlet duct. Refer to Windshield
Defroster Outlet Duct Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement (Encore).
Instrument panel upper trim panel cover replacement (UAG)
Fig. 20: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover Replacement (UAG)
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL COVER REPLACEMENT (UDN)
Fig. 21: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover Replacement (UDN)
Instrument panel upper trim panel bracket replacement (UAG)
Fig. 22: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG)
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL BRACKET REPLACEMENT (UDN)
Fig. 23: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN)
INSTRUMENT PANEL OUTER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 24: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Covers
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL OUTER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 25: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT (ENCORE)
Fig. 26: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 27: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment Replacement (Encore)
INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER CENTER COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT
Fig. 28: Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment
Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment Replacement
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT
Fig. 29: Instrument Panel Compartment
Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement
Instrument panel assembly replacement (Encore)
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Fig. 30: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
- Remove both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield
Garnish Molding
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 31: Front Floor Console
- Remove the front floor console (2). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 32: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
- Remove the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor
Console Stowage Tray
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 33: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Covers
- Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 34: Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment
- Remove the instrument panel upper center compartment (3). Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Center
Compartment Replacement.
Fig. 35: Radio
- Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) , Radio
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 36: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
- Remove the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer
to Instrument Panel Lower
Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 37: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
- Remove the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument
Panel Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 38: Instrument Panel Compartment
- Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment
Replacement.
Fig. 39: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
- Remove the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 40: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico,
N40) , Steering
Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United
States, NJ1) .
Fig. 41: Instrument Cluster
- Remove the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 42: Headlamp Switch
- Remove the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)
.
Fig. 43: Sun Load Temperature Sensor Bezel
- Remove the sun load temperature sensor bezel (1). Refer to Sun Load
Temperature Sensor Bezel
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 44: Instrument Panel Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 45: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts
(1).
- Remove the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2).
- Disconnect the inflatable restraint module connector from the instrument
panel harness.
Fig. 46: Instrument Panel And Electrical Harness Assembly
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness
assembly, to ensure proper
reinstallation.
- Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical
harness assembly to the instrument panel
and position out of the way.
NOTE: Use care not to damage the instrument panel airbag module
connector on
the tie bar during removal.
- Reposition the body side front side door weatherstrip on both side in
the area that the instrument panel
assembly is the widest to allow clearance.
- With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1)
rearward and upward from the tie bar assembly.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary components.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 47: Instrument Panel And Electrical Harness Assembly
- With the aid of an assistant, load the instrument panel (1) to the
instrument panel tie bar to the locator
pins.
- Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness into the vehicle position
as was noted in the removal and
connect the fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the
instrument carrier (1).
Fig. 48: Instrument Panel Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 49: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
- Install the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts
(1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2) and
tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Fig. 50: Sun Load Temperature Sensor Bezel
- Install the sun load temperature sensor bezel (1). Refer to Sun Load
Temperature Sensor Bezel
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 51: Headlamp Switch
- Install the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)
Fig. 52: Instrument Cluster
- Install the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 53: Steering Column Upper Support Bracket
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico,
N40) , Steering Column
Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1)
.
Fig. 54: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
- Install the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 55: Instrument Panel Compartment
- Install the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment Replacement.
Fig. 56: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
- Install the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 57: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
- Install the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer
to Instrument Panel Lower
Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 58: Radio
- Install the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 59: Instrument Panel Upper Center Compartment
- Install the instrument panel upper center compartment (3). Refer to
Instrument Panel Upper Center
Compartment Replacement.
Fig. 60: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Covers
- Install the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 61: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
- Install the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor
Console Stowage Tray
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 62: Front Floor Console
- Install the front floor console (2). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 63: Windshield Garnish Molding
- Install both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield
Garnish Molding
Replacement (Encore) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Instrument panel assembly replacement (encore)
Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Fig. 64: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
- Remove both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield
Garnish Molding
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 65: Front Floor Console
- Remove the front floor console (3). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 66: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
- Remove the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor
Console Stowage Tray
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 67: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
- Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 68: Radio
- Remove the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 69: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
- Remove the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer
to Instrument Panel Lower
Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 70: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
- Remove the UAG instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if
equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel
Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG)
Fig. 71: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
- Remove the UDN instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if
equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel
Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN)
Fig. 72: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
- Remove the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument
Panel Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 73: Instrument Panel Compartment
- Remove the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment
Replacement.
Fig. 74: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet
- Remove the instrument panel center air outlet (1). Refer to Instrument
Panel Center Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 75: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
- Remove the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico,
N40) , Steering
Column Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United
States, NJ1)
Fig. 76: Instrument Cluster
- Remove the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 77: Headlamp Switch
- Remove the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)
.
Fig. 78: Instrument Panel Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 79: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
- Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts
(1).
- Remove the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2).
Fig. 80: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel electrical harness
assembly, to ensure proper
reinstallation.
- Disconnect the fasteners securing the instrument panel electrical
harness assembly to the instrument panel
and position out of the way.
- With the aid of an assistant lift the instrument panel (1) rearward and
upward from the tie bar assembly.
- Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.
- Transfer all necessary components.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 81: Instrument Panel Electrical Harness Assembly
- With the aid of an assistant, load the instrument panel (1) to the
instrument panel tie bar to the locator
pins.
- Reposition the instrument panel wiring harness into the vehicle position
as was noted in the removal and
connect the fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the
instrument carrier.
Fig. 82: Instrument Panel Bolts
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the instrument panel bolts (1).
Fig. 83: Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bracket And Bolts
- Install the instrument panel inflatable restraint module bracket bolts
(1) and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the instrument panel compartment door latch striker bolt (2) and
tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
Fig. 84: Headlamp Switch
- Install the headlamp switch (1). Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)
.
Fig. 85: Instrument Cluster
- Install the instrument cluster (2). Refer to Instrument Cluster
Replacement (Encore) .
- Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Mexico,
N40) , Steering Column
Replacement (Canada, NJ1) , Steering Column Replacement (United States, NJ1)
.
Fig. 86: Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet
- Install the instrument panel center air outlet (1). Refer to Instrument
Panel Center Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 87: Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet
- Install the instrument panel outer air outlets (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 88: Instrument Panel Compartment
- Install the instrument panel compartment (2). Refer to Instrument Panel
Compartment Replacement
Fig. 89: Instrument Panel Upper Compartment
- Install the instrument panel upper compartment (3). Refer to Instrument
Panel Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 90: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
- Install the UDN instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if
equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel
Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UDN)
Fig. 91: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket
- Install the UAG instrument panel upper trim panel bracket (2), if
equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel
Upper Trim Panel Bracket Replacement (UAG)
Fig. 92: Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Plate Applique
- Install the instrument panel lower center trim plate applique (2). Refer
to Instrument Panel Lower
Center Trim Plate Applique Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 93: Radio
- Install the radio (2). Refer to Radio Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 94: Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover
- Install the instrument panel outer trim covers (1) left side and (2)
right side. Refer to Instrument Panel
Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 95: Front Floor Console Stowage Tray
- Install the front floor console stowage tray (2). Refer to Front Floor
Console Stowage Tray
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 96: Front Floor Console
- Install the front floor console (3). Refer to Front Floor Console
Replacement (Encore).
Fig. 97: Windshield Garnish Molding Assembly
- Install both of the windshield garnish moldings (1). Refer to Windshield
Garnish Molding
Replacement (Encore) .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
Instrument panel retainer replacement - left side (encore)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the left instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) , Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore)
.
- Remove the left instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Upper Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 98: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
- Remove the bolts (1) to loosen the instrument panel upper trim panel.
Fig. 99: Left Instrument Panel Retainer
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the left
instrument panel retainer (1) from the
instrument panel assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connection.
- Remove the instrument panel retainer (1) after getting the space by
pulling out the instrument upper trim
panel.
Installation Procedure
Fig. 100: Left Instrument Panel Retainer
- Install the instrument panel retainer (1) to the instrument panel
assembly.
- Connect the electrical connection.
Fig. 101: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the bolts (1) to the instrument panel upper trim panel.
- Install the steering column upper trim cover. Refer to Steering Column
Upper Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore) .
- Install the left instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore).
- Install the left instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) , Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement (Encore)
.
Instrument panel retainer replacement - right side (encore)
Removal Procedure
- Remove the right instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the right instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the instrument panel upper compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel
Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the radio control. Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the instrument panel center air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel
Center Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
Fig. 102: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
- Remove the bolts (1) to loosen the instrument panel upper trim panel.
Fig. 103: Right Instrument Panel Retainer
- Use a flat bladed plastic trim tool to aid in the removal of the right
instrument panel retainer (1) from the
instrument panel assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connection.
- Carefully lift up the instrument panel upper trim panel enough to remove
the instrument panel retainer
(1).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 104: Right Instrument Panel Retainer
- Install the instrument panel retainer (1) to the instrument panel
assembly.
- Connect the electrical connection.
Fig. 105: Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution
- Install the bolts (1) to the instrument panel upper trim panel and radio
control assembly.
- Install the instrument panel center air outlet. Refer to Instrument
Panel Center Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
- Install the radio control. Refer to Radio Control Assembly Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel upper compartment. Refer to Instrument
Panel Upper Compartment
Replacement (Encore).
- Install the left instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Trim Cover
Replacement (Encore).
- Install the left instrument panel outer air outlet. Refer to Instrument
Panel Outer Air Outlet
Replacement (Encore) .
Instrument panel tie bar replacement
Removal Procedure
- Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly
Replacement (Encore),
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore).
- Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
Insulator Replacement.
- Remove the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower
module, if equipped. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
Fig. 106: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness
- Unsnap the instrument panel fuse block (1) and disconnect harness from
the instrument panel tie bar
assembly and position out of the way.
Fig. 107: Air Inlet Grille Panel
- Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement (Encore) , Air Inlet Grille
Panel Replacement (Encore) .
- Remove the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the
cowl panel.
Fig. 108: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to
the brake pedal bracket.
Fig. 109: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket
- Remove bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal
mounting bracket.
Fig. 110: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie
bar lower support brackets (2) to the
front floor tunnel panel.
Fig. 111: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module
- Remove the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly
to the HVAC module.
Fig. 112: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts
- Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to
the vehicle body.
- Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness in
order to ensure proper installation.
- Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
- With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar
assembly from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar
assembly into the vehicle.
- Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle
position as it was noted in the
removal procedure.
Fig. 113: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar
assembly to the vehicle body.
Fig. 114: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module
- Loosely install the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar
assembly to the HVAC module.
Fig. 115: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument
panel tie bar lower support brackets (2)
to the front floor tunnel panel.
Fig. 116: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket
- Loosely install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to
the brake pedal mounting bracket
Fig. 117: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar
assembly to the brake pedal bracket.
Fig. 118: Air Inlet Grille Panel
- Loosely install the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar
assembly to the cowl panel.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to vehicle body bolts to 22Y (16 lb
ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to HVAC module fasteners to 9Y (80
lb in).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar lower support bracket to front
floor tunnel panel bolts to 22Y (16 lb
ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to brake pedal mounting bracket
bolt to 22Y (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket
bolts to 9Y (80 lb in).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel nut to
22Y (16 lb ft).
Fig. 119: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness
- Install the instrument panel fuse block (1) onto the instrument panel
tie bar assembly.
- Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel
Replacement (Encore) , Air Inlet Grille
Panel Replacement (Encore) .
- Install the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower
module, if equipped. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
- Install the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel
Insulator Replacement.
- Install the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel
Assembly Replacement (Encore),
Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore).
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Fig. 120: Front Floor Console Wiring Harness
Front Floor Console Wiring Harness Replacement (Encore)
FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE WIRING HARNESS REPLACEMENT (Encore)
Fig. 121: Front Floor Console Wiring
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
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Fig. 1: Luggage Carrier Side Rail
Luggage Ca
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interdependent components. For proper
vehicle handling, ride, and tire wear, a thorough inspection is required
whenever suspension work is being
performed. Conditions listed assume that the problem has been isolated to the
specif
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seat belts properly, and some things
not to do.
Warning
Do not let anyone ride where a
seat belt cannot be worn properly.
In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
seat belts, injuries can be much
worse than if you are wearing
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