Removal Procedure
With a flat bladed plastic trim tool, start at the front and work your way back to release the clips.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover - Left Side (1) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) @ Instrument Panel Knee Bolster - Remove
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel knee bolster (1).
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Remove
Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) - Remove
Using a flat-bladed tool, release instrument panel switch trim plate (1).
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (1) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- 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.
Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique Bolt (1) - Remove
- Release the retainers with a suitable plastic trim tool.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Left Side (2) - Remove
Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover (1) @ Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique - Left Side (2) - Remove