Instrument Panel Accessory Switch Plate

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. 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. See Cluster Bezel in the Replacement.

Passenger Airbag Disarm Switch Connectors:

3. If the vehicle is equipped with a Passenger AIRBAG Disarm Switch (PADS), remove the engine cover from the passenger compartment to access and unplug the PADS wire harness connectors.

Accessory Switch Plate Remove/Install:

4. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch plate to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the accessory switch plate away from the instrument panel far enough to access and unplug the wire harness connectors from the cigar lighter, the power outlet, and/or the rear blower motor switch, as the vehicle is equipped.
6. Remove the accessory switch plate from the instrument panel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).