Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .
2. Remove the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
5. Remove the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
6. Remove the dimmer/head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement (Head Up Display Switch Replacement) .
7. Remove the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .




8. Remove the I/P side trim panels.
9. Remove the 4 retaining screws from the I/P trim pad. These screws are located at each end of the I/P, in the center of the I/P, and behind the DIC switch.

Important: The trim pad is still attached to the sunload/twilight sensor. Do NOT remove the pad completely at this time.


10. Pull up carefully on the I/P trim pad to disengage the retaining clips.
11. Disconnect the sunload/twilight sensor from the trim pad.
12. Remove the trim pad from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the I/P trim pad to the vehicle.
2. Connect the sunload/twilight sensor to the trim pad.
3. Align the trim pad retaining clips to the I/P panel carrier and push down to engage all of the clips.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

4. Install the trim pad retaining screws.

Tighten the screws to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

5. Install the I/P side trim panels.
6. Install the windshield side garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Side Garnish Molding Replacement (Service and Repair) .
7. Install the dimmer/head-up display switch. Refer to Head Up Display Switch Replacement (Head Up Display Switch Replacement) .
8. Install the driver information center (DIC). Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement (Service and Repair) .
9. Install the driver side knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
11. Install the console trim plate. Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement (Service and Repair) .
12. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair) .