Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Caution .


Caution: A deployed dual stage inflator module will look the same whether one or both stages were used, always assume a deployed dual stage inflator module has an active stage 2. Improper handling or servicing can activate the inflator module and cause personal injury.


Caution: Refer to SIR Caution .

1. Disable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .




3. Remove the screws from the steering column filler panel.
4. Pull to remove the filler panel.




5. Pull to remove the left I/P outer trim cover.




6. Disconnect the doorjamb switch electrical connector.
7. Remove the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .




8. Beginning at the rearward edge, pull to remove the shift lever bezel from the console.




9. Disconnect the bezel electrical connectors.




10. Remove the center storage compartment screws.
11. Remove the storage compartment.
12. Remove the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .




13. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the ignition bezel.
14. Remove the screws from the steering column shroud.
15. Remove the upper shroud.
16. Remove the lower shroud.




17. Remove the I/P cluster trim panel screw.
18. Pull to remove the cluster trim.




19. Remove the screw from the right air outlet.
20. If equipped, remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .




21. Using a small, flat-bladed tool, pry off the trim panel bolt covers.
22. Remove the bolts from the I/P upper trim panel.
23. Remove the screws from the I/P upper trim panel.
24. Remove the I/P upper trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the I/P upper trim panel in the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice .

2. Install the bolts to the I/P upper trim panel.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the trim panel bolt covers.
4. Install the screws to the I/P upper trim panel.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).





5. Install the right air outlet screw.

Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





6. Position the I/P cluster trim panel.
7. Push to install the trim panel in the vehicle.
8. Install the screws to the I/P cluster trim panel.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).





9. Position the upper steering column shroud.
10. Position the lower steering column shroud.
11. Install the shrouds by pressing the shrouds together.
12. Position the ignition bezel and install by pushing the bezel into place.
13. Install the screws to the steering column shroud.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).





14. Install the center trim bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel Replacement .
15. Position the center storage compartment.
16. Install the screws to the center storage compartment.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).





17. Connect the electrical connectors to the shift lever bezel on the console.




18. Position the lever bezel and press to install the bezel.
19. Install the right I/P outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side .




20. Connect the electrical connector to the left doorjamb switch.




21. Position the left I/P outer trim cover and press to install the cover.




22. Position the steering column filler panel and press to install the panel.
23. Install the filler panel screws.

Tighten the bolts to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

24. Install the windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement .
25. Enable the frontal SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .