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

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

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to cell Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
3. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
4. Remove the center instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Removal and Replacement) .




5. Remove the 2 screws retaining the trim plate to the I/P.




6. Use a flat-bladed plastic tool to release the retaining clips.
7. Remove the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
8. Remove the I/P trim plate from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Position the trim plate to the I/P




2. Install the ambient light sensor. Refer to Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. Install the I/P trim plate by engaging the retaining clips.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the 2 I/P trim plate fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

5. Install the center instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Center (Removal and Replacement) .
6. Install the left and right windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement - Windshield Pillar (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
7. Install the windshield upper garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Upper Garnish Molding Replacement (Removal and Replacement) in Interior Trim.
8. Install the left and right sunshades. Refer to Sunshade Replacement (Service and Repair) in Interior Trim.