Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the battery ground negative cable.
2. Remove the left instrument panel (IP) insulator.
3. Remove the steering column filler.
4. Remove the knee bolster bracket.
5. Lower the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
6. Grasp both sides of the bottom edge of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate and pull out in order to release the retainer clips.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp switch.
8. Remove the trim plate from the IP.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the electrical connector to the fog lamp switch.
2. Align the locating pins and the retainer clips on the IPC trim plate with the slots in the IP.
3. Push in the IPC trim plate at each of the retainer clip locations in order to lock in the trim plate.
4. Raise the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.
5. Install the knee bolster bracket.
6. Install the steering column filler.
7. Install the left IP insulator.
8. Connect the battery ground negative cable.