Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement

Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)

Removal Procedure





1. Using the finger opening, remove the right instrument panel (I/P) compartment access hole cover.




2. Pull the I/P outboard trim plate rearward in order to release the retainers.
3. Remove the I/P trim plate.
4. Open the I/P compartment.




5. If the I/P compartment is equipped with a dampener, disengage the compartment 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.





6. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, disengage the I/P compartment door stop as shown.
7. Pull the I/P accessory trim plate rearward slightly for access to the I/P inboard trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement) .




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




9. Remove the I/P compartment screws.




10. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers at the rear of the I/P compartment.




11. Pull the I/P compartment from the I/P.
12. Disconnect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connector.
13. Remove the I/P compartment lamp switch.




14. Remove the I/P compartment.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the I/P compartment to the I/P.




2. Install the I/P compartment lamp switch to the opening in the I/P compartment.
3. Connect the I/P compartment lamp switch electrical connector.




4. Install the wiring harness retainers to the rear of the I/P compartment.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Align the I/P compartment to the I/P trim pad. Install the I/P compartment screws.

Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb ft).





6. Align the I/P inboard trim plate retainers to the slots in the I/P carrier. Press the trim plate to engage the retainers.
7. Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Accessory (Instrument Panel (IP) - Accessory Trim Plate Replacement) .




8. 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.





9. If the I/P compartment is not equipped with a dampener, engage the door stop as shown.
10. Close the I/P compartment.




11. Position the I/P outboard trim plate retainers to the slots in the I/P carrier.
12. Install the I/P trim plate by pressing the panel straight into the I/P carrier.




13. Align the right I/P compartment access hole cover to the I/P trim pad. Press the cover to the trim .