Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Pad Replacement - Upper

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.
2. Remove the garnish molding from the left and the right windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet deflectors. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement.




4. Close the air outlets (1) in order to prevent the upper trim pad fasteners from falling into the HVAC ducts.




5. Remove the fasteners (2) from the inside of the air outlet deflector openings in the upper pad.
6. Lift the I/P pad (1) upward from rear edge, over the I/P cluster, in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
7. Lift the pad on an angle, and slide the pad rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P. It may be necessary to push down on right front edge of the pad in order to disengage the retainer from the carrier forward of the PSIR location.




8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1).
9. Remove the trim pad (2) from the vehicle.
10. If the I/P upper pad is to be replaced, remove the speakers from the trim pad. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.
11. Straighten the mounting tabs for the speaker grilles.
Remove the speaker grilles from the trim pad.
12. Remove the speaker wiring harness from the trim pad.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the speaker wiring harness to the trim pad (2).
2. Install the speaker grilles to the trim pad (2).
Fold over the speaker grille retaining tabs, in order to secure the speaker grilles.
3. Install the speakers to the trim pad (2). Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement.




4. Install the I/P trim pad (2) to the I/P assembly, and reconnect the electrical connection (1).




5. Slide the I/P pad forward in order to engage the front retainers to the I/P carrier.
6. Align the rear edge of the I/P pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

7. Install the fasteners (2) into the air outlet deflector openings.

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





8. Open the air outlets (1).
9. Install the air outlet vents.
10. Install the garnish moldings to the right and the left windshield. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard) (Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
11. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System.