Upper Instrument Panel Cover
COVER-UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL
WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (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 an accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: Before proceeding with the following repair procedure, review all warnings and cautions. Service Precautions .
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the driver and passenger A-pillars from the vehicle. Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the clips and separate the A-pillar trim panel from the A-pillar.
3. Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully pry up on the defroster grille to disengage the clip retainers from the instrument panel.
4. Remove the defroster grille (1) from the vehicle.
5. Using trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, carefully pry the instrument panel center bezel (2) away from the instrument panel (1).
6. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the mechanical connections to the HVAC.
7. Remove the center bezel (2) from the IP (1).
8. Remove the radio mounting fasteners.
9. Pull out the radio and disconnect the electrical connectors.
10. Remove the radio from the IP.
11. Remove the driver and passenger side end caps.
12. Open the glove box and squeeze the stop tabs inward.
13. Lower the glove box and release the hinges (1) using a twisting motion and remove the glove box.
14. Remove the passenger airbag mounting fasteners. Passenger Air Bag - Removal.
15. Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical connectors.
16. Remove the screws securing the upper IP cover (2) to the instrument panel (IP).
17. While pulling up on the rear of the upper IP cover, rock the cover forward, then up and out away from the IP structure.