Instrument Panel Storage Bin Replacement

STORAGE BIN

REMOVAL
A cluster bezel may have one, two, or no storage bins installed on it, depending upon the vehicle equipment. A storage bin is used in place of the optional four-wheel drive transfer case switch, the optional passenger airbag on/off switch, and/or the optional rear window defogger switch. If the vehicle is equipped with both of these switches, it will not have a storage bin installed in the cluster bezel.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discarge before performing further 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.

Fig. 22 Storage Bin Remove/Install:

3. Remove the three screws that secure the storage bin to the back of the cluster bezel (Fig. 22).
4. Remove the storage bin from the back of the cluster bezel.

INSTALLATION
A cluster bezel may have one, two, or no storage bins installed on it, depending upon the vehicle equipment. A storage bin is used in place of the optional four-wheel drive transfer case switch and the optional passenger airbag on/off switch. If the vehicle is equipped with both of these switches, it will not have a storage bin installed in the cluster bezel.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discarge before performing further diagnosis or service. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.

1. Position the storage bin onto the back of the cluster bezel (Fig. 22).
2. Install and tighten the three screws that secure the storage bin to the back of the cluster bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.