Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD)



Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel insulator panel - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD) (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .




3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly lower retaining screws (1).
4. Open the I/P compartment assembly door (2).




5. Remove the I/P compartment retaining screw covers (1) from the I/P compartment (2).




6. Remove the I/P compartment upper retaining screws (1).
7. Remove the I/P compartment (2).




8. Disconnect the I/P compartment electrical connector (1) from the I/P compartment wiring harness.



Disassemble Procedure





1. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp electrical connectors (1), where fitted.
2. Disconnect the rear compartment release button electrical connector (3), where fitted.
3. Detach the I/P compartment electrical harness retaining clip (5) and harness (2) from the I/P compartment (4)




4. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connectors (4), where fitted.
5. Detach the wiring harness retaining clips (3) from the I/P compartment (2).
6. Remove the I/P compartment wiring harness (1) from the I/P compartment (2).





Important: Press the retaining clips (2) and push the rear compartment release button (1) through the I/P compartment (3) to remove.


7. Remove the rear compartment release button (1) from the I/P compartment (3).




8. Remove the I/P compartment lamp (3), where fitted, by releasing the I/P compartment lamp retaining clip (2) and pushing it through the I/P compartment (1), .




9. Remove the I/P compartment lamp switch (1) from the I/P compartment (2), where fitted




10. Remove the I/P compartment damper cord (3) by detaching it from the securing hook (4).
11. Remove the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (5).
12. Remove the I/P compartment damper (1) from the I/P compartment (2).




13. Remove the I/P compartment door hinge retaining pins (1) and remove the I/P compartment door.



Assemble Procedure

1. Align the I/P compartment door with the I/P compartment.




2. Install the I/P compartment door hinge retaining pins (1) to the I/P compartment door.




3. Install the I/P compartment damper (1) to the I/P compartment (2).
4. Install the I/P compartment damper retaining screws (5).

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the I/P compartment damper cord (3) by attaching it to the securing hook (4).





Important: Listen for audible click to confirm correct fitting


6. Install the I/P compartment lamp switch (1), where fitted, to the I/P compartment (2).





Important: Listen for audible click to confirm correct fitting


7. Install the I/P compartment lamp (3), where fitted, by pushing it through the I/P compartment (1).
8. Ensure the I/P compartment lamp retaining clip (2) is fully engaged.





Notice: When installing the rear compartment release button, take care not to damage the retaining clips (2).

9. Install the rear compartment release button (1), where fitted, to the I/P compartment (3), listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.




10. Position the I/P compartment wiring harness (1) to the I/P compartment (2).
11. Attach the I/P compartment wiring harness retaining clips (3).
12. Connect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connectors (4), where fitted.




13. Position the I/P compartment harness (2) and attach the I/P compartment wiring harness retaining clip (5) to the I/P compartment (4).
14. Connect the rear compartment release button electrical connector (3), where fitted.
15. Connect the I/P compartment lamp electrical connectors (1), where fitted



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the I/P compartment electrical connector (1) to the I/P compartment.




2. Install the I/P compartment (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the I/P compartment upper retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





4. Install the I/P compartment retaining screw covers (1) to the I/P compartment (2)




5. Close the I/P compartment assembly door (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

6. Install the I/P compartment lower retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (Service and Repair) .
8. Install the instrument panel insulator panel - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD) (Service and Repair) .
9. Test all electrical components for corrected operation.