Removal Procedure
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove
- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel (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
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) - Remove
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) - Release
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- NOTE:
You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (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
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 Bolt (1) - Loosen [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (2) - Remove [ 2x ]
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel (3) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Transfer components as necessary.
Use care not to bend or deform the thin area of the instrument panel trim pad.