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Instrument Panel Base Trim Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS 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.
2. Remove the instrument cluster from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
4. Remove the grab handle bezel from the instrument panel.
5. Remove the speaker bezels from the instrument panel.
6. Remove the radio from the instrument panel.
7. Remove the heater-A/C control from the instrument panel.
8. Remove the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets from the instrument panel. Refer to Ducts and Outlets in the Removal and Installation of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems for the procedures.
9. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.
10. Place the instrument panel on a suitable work surface. Be certain to take the proper precautions to protect the instrument panel from any possible cosmetic damage.
11. Remove the passenger side airbag door from the instrument panel.
12. Remove the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel.
13. Remove the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel.
14. Remove the base trim from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the base trim onto the instrument panel.
2. Install and tighten the screws around the perimeter that secure the base trim to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the 16-way data link wire harness connector to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
4. Install the passenger side airbag door onto the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Airbag Door in the Removal and Installation of Passive Restraint Systems for the procedures.
5. Install the instrument panel assembly into the vehicle.
6. Install the outboard heater-A/C panel outlets onto the instrument panel. Refer to Ducts and Outlets in the Removal and Installation of Heating and Air Conditioning Systems for the procedures.
7. Install the heater-A/C control onto the instrument panel.
8. Install the radio onto the instrument panel.
9. Install the speaker bezels onto the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Speakers in the Removal and Installation of Audio Systems for the procedures.
10. Install the grab handle bezel onto the instrument panel.
11. Install the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel.
12. Install the instrument cluster onto the instrument panel.
13. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
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