Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.


1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument cluster bezel as described. Instrument Cluster Bezel Replacement

Instrument Panel Top Cover Remove/Install:

3. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the rear edge (nearest the passenger compartment) of the instrument panel top cover up and away from the top of the instrument panel to release the seven rear snap clip retainers.
4. Lift the rear edge of the top cover up and away from the instrument panel until all of the rear snap clip retainers (seven) on the top cover are disengaged from the receptacles in the top of the instrument panel.
5. Pull the top cover sharply rearwards to disengage the four front snap clip retainers from the receptacles near the base of the windshield.
6. Remove the top cover from the vehicle.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. When installing the top cover, be certain to engage the four front (nearest the windshield) snap clip retainers first, then engage the seven rear snap clip retainers.