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Instrument Panel End Cap 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.


Driver Side
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the knee blocker. Knee Blocker Replacement
3. Remove the instrument panel top cover. Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement

Instrument Panel End Cap Remove/Install:




4. Remove the five screws that secure the end cap to the instrument panel.
5. Remove the end cap from the instrument panel.
6. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb).

Passenger Side
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Roll down the glove box as described. Service and Repair
3. Remove the instrument panel top cover. Instrument Panel Top Cover Replacement
4. Remove the passenger side airbag module. Air Bag
5. Remove the six screws that secure the end cap to the instrument panel.
6. Remove the end cap from the instrument panel.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb).