Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
Remove the left and the right windshield garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Standard) in Interior Trim.
Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet deflectors. Refer to Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air in Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Outlets

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Close the air outlets (1) in order to prevent the upper trim pad fasteners from falling into the HVAC ducts.

Fig 2: Identifying I/P Pad

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Remove the fasteners (2) from the inside of the air outlet deflector openings in the upper pad.
Lift the I/P pad (1) upward from rear edge, over the I/P cluster, in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
Lift the pad on an angle, and slide the pad rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P. Push down on right front edge of the pad in order to disengage the retainer from the carrier forward of the PSIR location.

Fig 3: Identifying Trim Pad & Electrical Connector

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Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
Remove the trim pad (2) from the vehicle.
If you are replacing the I/P upper pad, remove the speakers from the trim pad. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front in Entertainment.
Straighten the mounting tabs for the speaker grilles. Remove the speaker grilles from the trim pad.
Remove the speaker wiring harness from the trim pad.