Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center

Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The ignition must be OFF if disconnecting the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

1. Remove the audio unit. For additional information, refer to Accessories and Optional Equipment.

NOTICE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel in the following sequence.

1. Remove the 2 screws.

2. With a non-marring tool, pry toward the rear of the vehicle to release the retaining clips.

3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.





3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

4. Prove out the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS fault is detected, the air bag warning indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required to complete testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all RCM and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).