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Lower Pad

Fig 1: Instrument Panel End Cap
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Partially remove the weatherstrip along the front door opening.
  3. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage clips holding the end cap (1) to the instrument panel and remove the end cap. Repeat for the opposite side.
    Fig 2: Center Trim Bezel - 200C
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  4. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove and disconnect the center stack bezel (1).
  5. Remove the floor console. Refer to CONSOLE, CENTER, REMOVAL .
    Fig 3: Glove Box Assembly
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  6. Remove the glove box assembly (1). Refer to GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, REMOVAL .
    Fig 4: Fasteners & Lower Steering Opening Trim Cover
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  7. Remove the lower steering column opening trim panel (2). Refer to COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, REMOVAL .
    Fig 5: Outlet Vents
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  8. Remove the outlet vents (1) on the driver and passenger sides. Refer to OUTLET, AIR, REMOVAL .
    Fig 6: Instrument Cluster Trim Bezel/Upper Steering Column Shroud
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  9. Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel (1). Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, REMOVAL .
  10. Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to REMOVAL .
  11. Using a small pry tool, remove the ignition trim ring.
    Fig 7: Two Fasteners
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  12. Remove the two fasteners (1) securing the lower pad to the I/P located above the center stack cavity.
    Fig 8: Two Fasteners
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  13. Remove the two fasteners (1, 2) securing the lower pad to the I/P located on the passenger side.
    Fig 9: Lower I/P Pad
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  14. Using trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent and working across from the passenger to driver side, disengage the lower retaining clips securing the lower I/P pad (1) to the base instrument panel.
  15. Pull the lower I/P pad (1) rearward to disengage the remaining retaining clips and remove.
    Fig 10: Two Fasteners & Trunk Release Switch
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  16. Remove the two fasteners (2) below the vent and trunk release switch securing the LH lower trim panel to the base instrument panel.
  17. Remove and disconnect the trunk release switch (1).
  18. Grasp the LH lower trim panel near the defroster duct and pull rearward to disengage the retaining clips to remove.