Removal Procedure
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Center Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover to clear the instrument panel.
Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.
Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column opening closeout (2).
Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [6x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover (2) - Remove
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- NOTE:
Use a plastic trim tool if necessary.
Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate (1) - Remove
Use care not to bend or deform the thin area of the instrument panel trim pad.