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Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center, Upper




Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center, Upper

Removal and Installation

1. NOTE: The ignition switch must be in the OFF position if disconnecting the Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, a DTC will be set in the Restraints Control Module (RCM) memory and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.

Turn the ignition OFF and wait at least 1 minute.

2. NOTE: The passenger air bag module is removed from art for clarity.

Open and lower the glove compartment door to gain access to the PAD indicator electrical connector.

- Disconnect the PAD indicator electrical connector.





3. Remove the upper instrument panel center finish panel.
- Pull the upper instrument panel center finish panel outward, releasing the retaining clips.

4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Make sure to align the trim panel retaining clips to the retaining clip holes in the instrument panel.