Instrument Panel Lower Surround

INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER SURROUND

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, 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 DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, at notch in the bottom, remove the passenger side end-cap.
2. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel. Refer to trim panel.
3. Remove the glove box.
4. Remove the cup holder, if equipped.
5. Remove the storage bin, if equipped.
6. Remove the ash receiver.
7. Remove the steering column opening cover.
8. Remove the 14 screws around the glove box opening.
9. Remove the nine remaining screws around the cup holder/storage bin and ash receiver area and remove the surround.
10. Disconnect the 12v power outlet electrical connector.

INSTALLATION

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, 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 DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Install the surround and install all 23 screws.
2. Install the steering column opening cover.
3. Install the storage bin, if equipped.
4. Install the cup holder, if equipped.
5. Install the glove box.
6. Install the ash receiver.
7. Install the passenger side cowl trim panel.
8. Position the passenger side end cap and seat fully.