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Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Trim Panel Replacement



Trim Panel Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Cluster

Removal Procedure





1. Apply the park brake.
2. Shift the transaxle shift lever from Park to 1.
3. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (Service and Repair) .
4. Remove the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement (Steering Column Filler Replacement) .
5. Tilt the steering wheel to the lowest position.
6. Grasp the edge of the I/P cluster trim plate. Pull rearward to disengage the retainers.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp switch.
8. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate.



Installation Procedure





1. Connect the electrical connector to the fog lamp switch.
2. Align the locating pins and the retainers on the I/P cluster trim plate with the openings in the I/P.
3. Push in the I/P cluster trim plate at each of the retainer locations. Make sure the retainers are completely engaged.
4. Return the steering wheel to the original position.
5. Install the steering column filler. Refer to Steering Column Filler Replacement (Steering Column Filler Replacement) .
6. Install the left I/P insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left (Service and Repair) .
7. Shift the transaxle shift lever from 1 to Park.
8. Release the park brake.