Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Panel Replacement - Lower

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

Removal Procedure


Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF, unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.
2. Disable the driver and passenger SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
3. Remove the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
4. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
5. Remove the body hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar (Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar) in Interior Trim.
6. Remove the sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door Sill Plate Replacement) in Interior Trim.
7. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Console Replacement - Front Floor) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
8. Remove glove compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
9. Remove the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Control Assembly) HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (A/C Switch) in HVAC Systems-Manual.
10. Remove manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU4) or Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU5).
11. Disengage the hood release cable from hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement (Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement) in Body Front End.




12. Remove the following components from the lower instrument panel:

* The 8 bolts
* The 4 push retainers
* The wire harness clamps

13. Remove the lower instrument panel by pulling rearward.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the lower instrument panel assembly to the vehicle. Ensure that the 4 push retainers are fully engaged. Secure the assembly to the instrument panel reinforcement with the 8 bolts.
2. Route and install the I/P wiring harness clamps.
3. Connect the hood release cable to the hood release handle. Refer to Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement (Hood Latch Release Handle Replacement) in Body Front End.
4. Install the manual selector. Refer to Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU4) or Manual Selector Replacement in Automatic Transmission (MU5).
5. Install the HVAC control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Control Assembly) HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (A/C Switch) in HVAC Systems-Manual.
6. Install the glove compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
7. Install the front floor console assembly. Refer to Console Replacement - Front Floor (Console Replacement - Front Floor) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
8. Install the hinge pillar trim panels. Refer to Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar (Trim Replacement - Hinge Pillar) in Interior Trim.
9. Install the front sill plates. Refer to Door Sill Plate Replacement (Door Sill Plate Replacement) in Interior Trim.
10. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
11. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Trim Pad Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper (Service and Repair) in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.
12. Enable the driver and passenger side SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 in SIR.
13. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnect/Connect Procedure in Engine Electrical.