Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the IP Trim Plate.
2. Remove the fasteners from the cluster trim plate (6).
3. Tilt the top of the trim plate rearward. Pull rearward on the bottom of the trim plate (6).
4. Disconnect the following components from the connectors (3 4):
^ The heater and A/C control (2)
^ The head/park light switch (5)
5. Disconnect the heater and A/C control vacuum harness connector C61, it necessary.
6. Remove the heater and A/C control by carefully pushing one side outward.
7. Remove the head/park light switch (5) by carefully pushing one side outward.
8. Remove the trim plate (6).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Route the A/C control (3) and headlamp switch (4) electrical connectors through the holes in the cluster trim plate (6).
2. Install the trim plate to the IP.

NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the trim plate to the IP fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

4. Connect the heater and A/C control to the electrical connector (3).
5. Connect the heater and A/C control vacuum harness connector C61 if necessary.
6. Install the heater and A/C control to the trim plate.
7. Connect the head/park light switch to the electrical connector (4).
8. Install the head/park light switch (5) to the trim plate.
9. Install the IP trim plate.