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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

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Fig 1: Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper
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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR system.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim plates. Refer to the following procedures:
  3. Remove the I/P cluster bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  4. Tip: 

    Squeeze the upper and lower tabs of the hazard warning switch together. Remove the hazard warning switch from the I/P top panel.

    Remove the passenger inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .

  5. Remove the I/P upper trim pad air grille assembly. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
1 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screw (Qty: 12)
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Tighten:  2.2 N.m (19 lb in)

2 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly
Tip:  Lift up to release the I/P top panel from the I/P retainer.