Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: All trim panels on the instrument panel must be removed to gain access to the upper trim panel. Also the center console has to be loosened and moved back to gain access to the center stack panel.




1. Move back center console. Refer to Console Replacement.
2. Remove the assist handle from the instrument panel (I/P).
3. Remove the door striker from the I/P compartment.
4. Remove the trim panel from the I/P cluster.
5. Remove the I/P compartment door.
6. Remove the knee bolster from the I/P compartment.
7. Remove the right trim plate from the I/P.
8. Remove the left trim plate from the I/P.
9. Remove the center trim panel from the I/P compartment.
10. Remove the right trim panel accessory from the I/P.
11. Remove the upper trim pad from the I/P.

Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

1. Install the upper trim pad to the I/P.

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

2. Install the right trim panel accessory to the I/P.

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

3. Install the center trim panel to the I/P compartment.

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

4. Install the left trim plate to the I/P.

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

5. Install the right trim plate to the I/P.

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

6. Install the knee bolster to the I/P compartment.

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

7. Install the I/P compartment door.

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

8. Install the trim panel to the I/P cluster.

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

9. Install the door striker to the I/P compartment.

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

10. Install the assist handle to the I/P.
11. Tighten all parts of the center console. Refer to Console Replacement.