Published: 11-May-2011

2007.0 Range Rover Sport (LS), 501-12

Instrument Panel and Console

Instrument Panel Upper Section (G417109)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  • 76.46.04
  • Top rail/crash roll - complete - renew
  • All Derivatives
  • 4.40
  • USED WITHINS
Removal
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).
  2. Make the SRS system safe. For additional information, refer to: Standard Workshop Practices (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
  3. Remove the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
  4. Remove the instrument panel speaker. For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Speaker (415-03 Speakers, Removal and Installation).
  5. Remove both A-pillar upper trim panels. For additional information, refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05, Removal and Installation).
  6. E51925
    Remove the stowage compartment tray.
      • Open the stowage compartment lid.
      • Release the 4 clips.
  7. E52214
    Remove the sunload sensor.
      • Release the 2 clips.
      • Disconnect the electrical connector.
  8. E52200
    Release the passenger air bag module bracket.
      • Remove the 2 Torx screws.
  9. E52201
    Disconnect the 3 electrical connectors from the passenger air bag module.
  10. NOTE:

    Avoid dropping the screw inside the instrument panel.

    E52202
    Remove 1 Torx screw and 1 bolt, from the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture.
  11. E52203
    Release the instrument panel wiring harness.
      • Release the 2 clips.
  12. E52204
    With assistance, remove the instrument panel upper section.
      • Remove the 5 Torx screws.
  13. NOTE:

    Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

    E47176
    Remove the passenger air bag module.
      • Remove the 4 nuts.
  14. E47193
    Remove the windshield defroster duct.
      • Remove the 7 screws.
Installation
  1. Install the windshield defroster duct.
      • Tighten the screws.
  2. Install the passenger air bag module.
      • Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  3. With assistance, install the instrument panel upper section.
      • Tighten the screws.
      • Attach the wiring harness.
  4. Tighten the instrument panel upper section speaker aperture bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  5. Connect the passenger air bag module electrical connectors.
  6. Secure the passenger air bag module bracket.
      • Tighten the Torx screws to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  7. Install the sunload sensor.
      • Connect the electrical connector.
      • Secure with the clips.
  8. Install the stowage compartment tray.
      • Secure the clips.
      • Close the stowage compartment lid.
  9. Install the A-pillar trim panels. For additional information, refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05, Removal and Installation).
  10. Install the instrument panel speaker. For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Speaker (415-03 Speakers, Removal and Installation).
  11. Install the instrument panel driver side reinforcement. For additional information, refer to: Instrument Panel Driver Side Reinforcement (501-12 Instrument Panel and Console, Removal and Installation).
  12. Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to: Specifications (414-00 Battery and Charging System - General Information, Specifications).