Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Pad Replacement - Upper

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: The passenger's supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) door is not serviceable.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the windshield defrost grille.
3. Remove the left and the right windshield garnish moldings.
4. Remove the fasteners (4).
5. Pull up the front of the trim pad (2) and pull back in order to disengage the clips (1) from the retainers (3).
6. Disconnect the electrical connection (5) from the base of the pad on the left side.
7. Remove the upper trim pad (2) from the instrument panel assembly

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the electrical connection (5) to the upper trim pad.
2. Insert the clips (1) into the retainers (3) in order to install the upper trim pad (2) to the instrument panel assembly.
3. Align the IP trim panel to the door trim panel.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the trim pad fasteners (4).

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

5. Install the windshield defrost grille.
6. Install the left and the right windshield garnish moldings.
7. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.