Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD) (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the radio fascia. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD) (Service and Repair) .




4. Disengage the I/P upper trim panel to I/P pad retainers (2) and remove the I/P upper trim panel (1) from the I/P pad (3).




5. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining screws (1).




6. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P retaining screws (1).
7. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel storage bin to console retaining screws (2).
8. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel storage bin (3).
9. Disengage the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining clips, located at the top of the center trim panel (4).
10. Lift the instrument panel center trim panel (4) upward and forward to gain access to the multi function display unit electrical connector.




11. Disconnect the multi function display unit electrical connector (1) from the multi function display unit.
12. Remove the instrument panel center trim panel from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Connect the multi function display unit electrical connector (1) to the multi function unit.




3. Align the instrument panel center trim panel (4) with the I/P fascia.
4. Engage the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining clips, located at the top of the center trim panel (4).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

5. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

6. Install the instrument panel storage bin (3).
7. Install the instrument panel storage bin to console retaining screws (2).

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).





8. Install the instrument panel center trim panel to I/P pad retaining screws (1).

Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).






Important: Make sure that the I/P upper trim panel (1) seats flush with the I/P pad.


9. Engage the I/P upper trim panel to I/P pad retainers (2) and install the I/P upper trim panel (1) to the I/P pad (3).
10. Install the radio fascia. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD) (Service and Repair) .
11. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (LHD) (Service and Repair)
12. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (Service and Repair) .