Upper Pad
- Remove the lower I/P pad from the vehicle.
- Remove the A-pillar trim. Refer to PANEL, A-PILLAR TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the defroster grille. Refer to GRILLE, DEFROSTER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the upper fasteners (1) located across the top of the upper I/P pad.
- Remove the two fasteners (1) located under the instrument cluster bezel securing the top pad to the base panel.
- Looking in from the glove box cavity, disconnect the PAB squib connectors and remove the nuts securing the PAB to the I/P structure. Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the fasteners (2) securing the upper I/P pad to the base panel.
- Grasp the upper I/P pad (1) up near the defroster duct, pull up and rearward to disengage the retaining clips.CAUTION:
The Instrument Panel Top pad may be hard to unsnap from the instrument panel. Be sure not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel pad.
- Remove the upper I/P pad (1) from the vehicle.
- If necessary, separate the PAB from the upper I/P pad (1). Refer to AIR BAG, PASSENGER, REMOVAL .