Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement Rendezvous

1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

Important: Remove the upper trim panel slowly, because the retainer clips could possibly fall into the instrument panel.




2. Lift the upper trim panel approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull rearward to release the upper trim panel retainers from the instrument panel (I/P).
3. Remove the daytime running lights (DRL) ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
4. If equipped, remove the sun load sensor.
5. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.

1. Align the locating pins and the retainers from the upper trim panel to the slots in the I/P.



2. Install the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement .
3. If removed, install the sun load sensor.



4. Push forward and down on the I/P upper trim panel to lock into place.
5. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement Aztek

1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.




Important: Remove the upper trim panel slowly, the retainer clips could possibly fall into the instrument panel.

2. Lift the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel approximately 51 mm (2.0 in) and pull rearward to release the retainers.
3. Remove the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
4. If equipped, remove the sun load sensor.



5. Remove the I/P upper trim panel.

1. Align the locating pins and the retainers from the upper trim panel to the slots in the I/P.



2. Install the DRL ambient light sensor. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor Replacement in Lighting Systems.
3. If equipped, install the sun load sensor.



4. Push forward and down on the upper trim panel to lock into place.
5. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.