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

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

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Cautions and Notices.

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.
2. Remove the left and right instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) and Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
3. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
4. Move the steering wheel to the full down position.




5. Remove the 5 fasteners from the center trim panel.




6. Release the retaining clips from the center trim panel.




7. Remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) seal from the IPC.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the IPC seal to the IPC.




2. Engage the retaining clips from the center trim panel to the I/P retainer.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the 5 fasteners from the center trim panel.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

4. Reposition the steering wheel to the preferred position.
5. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
6. Install the left and right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) and Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
7. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in SIR.