Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Pad Replacement - Upper

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer toSIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.




1. Remove the garnish moldings from the left and right windshield pillar. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the I/P air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in HVAC.
3. Remove the defroster grille. Refer toDefroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without RPO Code UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (With RPO Code UV2)) .
4. Remove the 4 fasteners (2) that secure the inside of the vent outlet holes to the upper pad (3).
5. Remove the 3 fasteners (1) that secure the inside of the defroster grille outlet holes to the upper pad (3).




6. Lift the upper I/P pad (1) upward from rear edge of the I/P cluster in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors if necessary.
8. Lift the pad on an angle and slide rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P.
9. Remove the I/P upper trim pad (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the I/P upper trim pad to the I/P and connect the electrical connections.
2. Slide the I/P upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
3. Align the rear edge of I/P upper trim pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the 4 fasteners (2) into the I/P air outlet vent openings.

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

5. Install the 3 fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the I/P upper pad (3).

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

6. Install the I/P air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in HVAC.
7. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (Without RPO Code UV2))Defroster Grille Replacement (UV2) (Defroster Grille Replacement (With RPO Code UV2)) .
8. Install the garnish moldings to the left and right windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.