Instrument Panel Lower Surround

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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 OR DEATH.




1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, from the notch on the bottom, remove the right instrument panel side cover.
3. Remove the right side cowl trim panel.
4. Remove the glove box.
5. Remove the cup holder or storage bin (depending on application).
6. Remove the ash receiver.
7. Remove the steering column opening cover.
8. Remove the twenty one screws (1) that secure the instrument panel lower surround (2) to the instrument panel and support.
9. Disconnect the wire harness connector for the 12V power outlet (3) and remove the instrument panel lower surround.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the instrument panel lower surround (2) to the instrument panel and connect the wire harness connector for the 12V power outlet (3).
2. Install the instrument panel lower surround onto the instrument panel and install the twenty one screws (1). Tighten the screws to 2.2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).
3. Install the steering column opening cover.
4. Install the ash receiver.
5. Install the cup holder or storage bin (depending on application).
6. Install the glove box.
7. Install the right side cowl trim panel.
8. Install the right instrument panel side cover.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.