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Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel - Remove And Install: Removal

  1. Open the glove box.
  2. Disconnect 12V power. See Disconnect 12V Power .
  3. Remove the instrument panel side covers, refer to ASSEMBLY - INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Remove the screws that secure the sides of the top pad assembly (torque 1 N.m).
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  5. Remove the A-pillar middle trim panels, refer to PANEL - A PILLAR TRIM - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the A-pillar upper trim panels Trim - A-Pillar - LH (Remove And Install) .
  7. Remove the lower binnacle cover.
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  8. Remove the screws (x2) beneath the lower binnacle cover that secure the IP top pad to the IP carrier (torque 1 N.m).
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  9. Lower the steering column and remove the steering column gap hider by releasing the trim clips (x2).
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  10. Remove screws (x4) that secure the instrument cluster bezel (torque 2 N.m).
    NOTE: Components have been removed in this graphic to aid clarity.
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  11. Remove the lower right instrument panel cover, refer to ASSEMBLY - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  12. Remove the glove box, refer to GLOVE BOX (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. In the upper area behind the glove box, remove the screws (x2) that secure the passenger airbag to the crossbar beam (10 N.m).
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  14. Locate the electrical connector on each side of the passenger airbag.
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  15. Disconnect each harness connection by using a pick or similar tool to pull out the latch on the connector.
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  16. Cover the aluminum strips at the base of the top pad and around the center screen with tape.
    CAUTION: If the aluminum strips are not covered with tape, they may be damaged when the top pad is removed in later steps.
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  17. Gently lift up on the rightmost edge of the instrument panel top pad enough to allow room for a trim pry tool to release the rightmost clip. Repeat this process working from right to left, releasing one trim clip at a time until just to the right of the center screen.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
    NOTE: Lifting with an inflatable wedge is recommended to reduce the risk of bending the top pad. Place the inflatable wedge above the vent outlet at the right side of the touchscreen.
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  18. Gently lift up on the right side of the instrument panel top pad (no more than 15 mm) and use a small wedge or other object to prop up the right side of the top pad.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
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  19. Gently lift up on the leftmost edge of the instrument panel top pad to allow room for a prying trim stick to release the leftmost clip. Repeat this process working from left to right, releasing one trim clip at a time until just to the left of the center screen.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
    NOTE: Lifting with an inflatable wedge is recommended to reduce the risk of bending the top pad. Place the inflatable wedge above the vent outlet at the left side of the touchscreen.
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  20. Gently lift up on the left side of the instrument panel top pad (no more than 15 mm) and use a small wedge or other object to prop up the left side of the top pad.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
  21. Use a prying trim stick to release the trim clips directly above the center screen.
    CAUTION: Do not scratch or damage the PFC (printed flexible circuit) when releasing the trim clips above the center screen.
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  22. Use a prying trim stick to release the remainder of the clips, alternating between the LH and RH sides.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
  23. Carefully lift up the top pad. Release the retaining strap that secures the top pad to the MCU.
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  24. Lift the top pad and place it on a protective surface.
    CAUTION: Take care not to damage component(s).
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