Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement

Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory

Removal Procedure




1. Apply the parking brake for additional clearance around the parking brake lever.
2. Shift the transmission into SECOND (A/T), or FOURTH (M/T).
3. Remove the console.
4. Grasp the shift control boot (M/T) and apply light pressure in toward the shift control lever, to begin to release the shift boot retaining tabs from the instrument panel (IP) accessory trim plate.
5. Using light pressure, continue to release the remaining boot retaining tabs, then lift the boot away from the trim plate.




6. Open the cigar lighter door and remove the ashtray.
7. Remove the IP accessory trim plate grille.
Pry gently at the side edge with a flat-bladed screwdriver to release the tab.




8. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screws next to the cigar lighter and behind the ashtray.
9. Remove the accessory trim plate retaining screw in the grille opening.




10. Grasp the sides of the accessory trim plate near the curve at the base.
11. Pull the trim plate rearward to release the locking tabs.
Lift the rear of the trim plate to clear the driveline tunnel studs.
12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter.




13. Rotate the shift control boot (M/T) and reposition one end down into the shifter opening in the trim plate.
14. Lift the accessory trim plate over the shifter (and shift control boot, M/T), and remove the trim plate.

Installation Procedure




1. Lower the IP accessory trim plate over the shifter and under the parking brake lever.
Position the shift control boot (M/T) as during removal and insert the boot up through the shifter opening in the accessory trim plate.




2. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter.




3. Install the trim plate into position.
Align the locator tabs and the locking tabs to the slots.
4. Begin to install the upper locator tabs and the upper locking tabs, then work downward to install the remaining tabs.
Install the rear of the trim plate onto the driveline tunnel studs.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the accessory trim plate retaining screws.

* Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw next to cigar lighter to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
* Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw behind ashtray to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
* Tighten the IP accessory trim plate retaining screw in grille opening to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).




6. Install the accessory trim plate grille.
Position the grille, then push to secure.
7. Install the ashtray.




8. Install the console.
9. Align the shift control boot to the IP accessory trim plate opening, then press to lock the boot retaining tabs.
10. Adjust the shape of the boot for appearance, if necessary.
11. Shift the transmission into PARK (A/T), or REVERSE (M/T).
12. Release the parking brake.