Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper

TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: All trim panels on the instrument panel must be removed to gain access to the upper trim panel. Also the center console has to be loosened and moved back to gain access to the center stack panel.




1. Move back center console. Refer to Console Replacement.
2. Remove the assist handle from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the door striker from the IP compartment.
4. Remove the trim panel from the IP cluster.
5. Remove the IP compartment door.
6. Remove the knee bolster from the IP compartment.
7. Remove the right trim plate from the IP.
8. Remove the left trim plate from the IP.
9. Remove the center trim panel from the IP compartment.
10. Remove the right trim panel accessory from the IP.
11. Remove the upper trim pad from the IP.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Install the upper trim pad to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

2. Install the right trim panel accessory to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m(18 lb in).

3. Install the center trim panel to the IP compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the left trim plate to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Install the right trim plate to the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the knee bolster to the IP compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the IP compartment door.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

8. Install the trim panel to the IP cluster.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

9. Install the door striker to the IP compartment.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

10. Install the assist handle to the IP.
11. Tighten all parts of the center console. Refer to Console Replacement.