Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove instrument panel accessory trim plate and knee bolster panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL ACCESSORY TRIM PLATE & KNEE BOLSTER PANEL . Open glove box door, and disconnect glove box light switch connector. Reach behind glove box door, and push out trim plugs. Remove lower glove box bolts. Remove side and upper glove box screws. Remove glove box.
- Remove windshield defroster grille. Move Daytime Running Lights (DRL) sensor and sunload sensor (if equipped) into defroster duct to provide additional clearance. Remove windshield side garnish moldings. Remove upper trim pad-to-defroster duct screws. Remove screws retaining upper trim pad to left and right hinge pillars.
- Remove IPC bezel to upper trim pad. Remove screws retaining upper trim pad to driver's knee bolster outer bracket and center support bracket. Remove upper trim pad-to-passenger's air bag bracket.
- Tilt steering wheel to lowest position. Lift rear edge of upper trim pad about 2" to clear air distribution duct. Slowly pull upper trim pad out while guiding tabs on sides of trim pad past hinge pillars. Disconnect hazard warning switch connector. Remove upper trim pad. See Figure .