Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement

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 interior trim moldings from both of the A-pillars.

Instrument Panel Top Cover Remove/Install:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the outboard ends of the top cover to the instrument panel.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the rear edge (farthest from the windshield) of the instrument panel top cover up and away from the top of the instrument panel to release the snap clip retainers.
5. Remove the top cover from the instrument panel.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 1.9 N.m (17 in. lbs.).