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Instrument Panel (IP) - Trim Plate Replacement



Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)

Removal Procedure





1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment. If the I/P compartment is equipped with a dampener, disengage the door stop using the following procedure:

1. Press the upper door stop (2) toward the center of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the door away from the compartment.





2. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, disengage the door stop as shown.




3. Pull the I/P accessory trim plate rearward slightly for access to the edge of the trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement) .




4. Pull the I/P inboard trim plate toward the passenger door opening. Remove the I/P trim plate.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the I/P outboard trim plate retainers to the slots in the I/P trim pad. Press the trim plate to the I/P trim pad.




2. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement) .




3. If the I/P compartment is equipped with a dampener engage the door stop using the following procedure:

1. Press the upper door stop (2) toward the center of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the door up to the compartment.





4. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, install the door stop as shown.
5. Close the I/P compartment.