Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Pad Replacement - Upper

Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution.
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5.
2. Remove the left and the right windshield garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Standard) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet deflectors. Refer to Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air.




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. 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 you are replacing the I/P upper pad, remove the speakers from the trim pad. Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front.
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 grilles' retaining tabs, in order to secure the speaker grilles.
3. Install the speakers to the trim pad (2). Refer to Speaker Replacement - Front.




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. Refer to Deflector Replacement - Instrument Panel Air.
10. Install the right and the left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Standard) (Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Standard)) in Interior Trim.
11. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5.