Installation Procedure
- Position the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint door to the retainer assembly.
- Install the fasteners.
Tighten: Tighten the passenger side inflator module cover fasteners to 2.2 N.m (19 lb in).
- Install the clips into the clip location attaching the I/P bezel to the retainer assembly.
- Install the right endcap assembly.
- Maneuver the assembly past the inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
- Snap the clips into the I/P retainer assembly locations.
- Install the fasteners.
Tighten: Tighten the endcap-to-I/P fasteners to 2.2 N.m (19 lb in).
- Position the upper trim panel on the retainer assembly.
- Align the tabs on the sides of the upper trim panel with the openings in the windshield garnish molding.
- Snap in the clips at the clip location.
- Install the fasteners on the underside of the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the I/P upper trim fasteners to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
- Close the I/P compartment door.
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article in RESTRAINTS.
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure the upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on the forward edge before installing the upper trim panel.