Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center

Instrument Panel Finish Panel - Center

Removal and Installation

NOTE: The ignition must be OFF 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.

1. Turn the ignition OFF and wait at least one minute.

2. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Instrument Cluster Finish Panel.

3. Remove the floor console RH finish moulding in the following sequence.

1. Lift up the rear of the floor console finish moulding to release the retaining clips from the floor console.

2. Pull the floor console finish moulding toward the rear of the vehicle to release from the retaining clips from the center instrument finish panel.

3. Disconnect the trunk release switch electrical connector.

4. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH.

NOTICE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.

NOTICE: The instrument panel upper cover retaining clips must be released one corner at a time, failure to do so may cause damage to the instrument panel upper cover.

5. Remove the instrument panel upper cover. With a non-marring tool, lift the corners of the instrument panel upper cover upward to release the retaining clips.





6. Remove the selector lever trim panel. For additional information refer to Automatic Transmission/Transaxle. Shifter A/T

7. Remove the front media bin/storage compartment in the following sequence.

1. Remove the 4 front media bin screws, lift the front media bin away from the floor console.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

NOTE: Center instrument panel finish panel with navigation shown, without navigation similar.

8. Remove instrument panel finish panel in the following sequence.

1. Remove the 10 center instrument panel finish panel screws, pull the instrument panel finish panel away from the instrument panel.

2. Disconnect the instrument panel finish panel electrical connectors.





9. To install, reverse the removal procedure and perform prove out after installation.
- Prove out the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) as follows:
Turn the ignition from ON to OFF. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the ignition ON and monitor the air bag warning indicator with the air bag modules installed. The air bag warning indicator will light continuously for approximately 6 seconds and then turn off. If an air bag SRS fault is detected, the air bag warning indicator will:
- fail to light.
- remain lit continuously.
- flash.
The flashing might not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition has been turned from the OFF to the ON position. This is the time required to complete testing of the SRS. If the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and a SRS fault exists, a chime will sound in a pattern of 5 sets of 5 beeps. If this occurs, the air bag warning indicator and any SRS fault discovered must be diagnosed and repaired.
Clear all RCM and Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM) Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (CMDTCs).