Kick Cover Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/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.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Kick Cover Remove/Install:

2. Loosen the two screws that secure the upper half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing under the passenger side end of the instrument panel.
3. Remove the two screws that secure the lower half of the kick cover to the heater-A/C housing.
4. Pull the kick cover down towards the floor panel to disengage the slotted upper mounting tabs from under the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws.
5. Remove the kick cover from the heater-A/C housing.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the slotted upper kick cover mounting tabs under the heads of the two loosened heater-A/C housing screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
2. Install the two screws that secure the lower kick cover to the heater-A/C housing. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Connect the battery negative cable.