Instrument Panel Center Compartment Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IP Compartment Replacement: Removal Procedure:

1. Open the Instrument Panel (I/P) passenger compartment door.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P compartment lamp switch.
3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.
Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out; use a suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.
4. Remove the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts.
5. Remove the I/P compartment side and upper retaining screws.
6. Remove the I/P compartment from the I/P

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IP Compartment Replacement: Installation Procedure:

1. Install the I/P compartment to the I/P.
2. Install the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

3. Install the I/P compartment upper retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment upper retaining screw to 1.9 Nm (17 lb in).

IP Compartment Replacement: Installation Procedure:

4. Align and hold the I/P compartment to the I/P, then install the I/P compartment side retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment side retaining screw to 1.9 Nm (17 lb in).

5. Install the trim plugs to the I/P compartment door.
6. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P compartment lamp switch.
7. Close the I/P passenger compartment door.