Lower Instrument Panel

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, at notch in the bottom, remove the passenger side end cap.
2. Remove the passenger side cowl trim panel. Cowl Trim
3. Remove the glove box. Glove Box
4. Remove the cup holder, if equipped. Instrument Panel Cup Holder Replacement
5. Remove the storage bin, if equipped. Instrument Panel Storage Bin Replacement
6. Remove the ash receiver. Service and Repair
7. Remove the steering column opening cover. Steering Column Opening Cover Replacement
8. Remove the 14 screws around the glove box opening.
9. Remove the nine remaining screws around the cup holder/storage bin and ash receiver area and remove the surround.
10. Disconnect the 12v power outlet electrical connector.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the surround and install all 23 screws.
2. Install the steering column opening cover. Steering Column Opening Cover Replacement
3. Install the storage bin, if equipped. Instrument Panel Storage Bin Replacement
4. Install the cup holder, if equipped. Instrument Panel Cup Holder Replacement
5. Install the glove box. Glove Box
6. Install the ash receiver. Service and Repair
7. Install the passenger side cowl trim panel. Cowl Trim
8. Position the passenger side end cap and seat fully.