Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure


Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
2. Disable the driver and passenger SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Remove the sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Remove glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement).
10. Remove manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).




12. Remove the following components from the lower instrument panel:

* The 8 bolts
* The 4 push retainers
* The wire harness clamps

13. Remove the lower instrument panel by pulling rearward.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower I/P assembly to the vehicle. Ensure that the 4 push retainers are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the I/P reinforcement with the 8 bolts.
2. Route and install the I/P wiring harness clamps.
3. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Install the manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement).
6. Install the glove compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement (Service and Repair).
7. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement (Service and Repair).
8. Install the hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Body Hinge Pillar Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Install the front sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Service and Repair).
10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
11. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement (Service and Repair).
12. Enable the driver and passenger side SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).