Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement Standard Models

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.




1. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
3. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
4. Remove the four fasteners (2) from the inside of the vent outlet holes to the upper pad (3).
5. Remove the three fasteners (1) from the inside of the defroster grille outlet holes to the upper pad (3).



6. Lift the upper I/P pad (1) upward from the rear edge of the I/P cluster in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if necessary.
8. Lift the pad on an angle and slide rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P.
9. Remove the I/P upper trim pad (1) from the vehicle.

1. Align the I/P upper trim pad to the I/P and connect the electrical connections.
2. Slide the I/P upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
3. Align the rear edge of the I/P upper trim pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the four fasteners (2) into the I/P air outlet vent openings.

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

5. Install the three fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the I/P upper pad (3).

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

6. Install the I/P air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
7. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
8. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.

Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement WC2/WC8

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.




1. Remove the left and right windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) air outlet vents. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
3. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
4. Remove the four fasteners (2) from the inside of the vent outlet holes to the upper pad (3).
5. Remove the three fasteners (1) from the inside of the defroster grille outlet holes to the upper pad (3).



6. Lift the upper I/P pad (1) upward from the rear edge of the I/P cluster in order to disengage the retainers from the I/P cluster trim plate.
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors, if necessary.
8. Lift the pad on an angle and slide rearward in order to disengage the retainers at the front of the I/P.
9. Remove the I/P upper trim pad (1) from the vehicle.

Important: The top panel is trimmed on the WC2/WC8.

1. Align the I/P upper trim pad to the I/P and connect the electrical connections.
2. Slide the I/P upper trim pad (1) forward in order to engage the front of the I/P trim pad to the I/P carrier.
3. Align the rear edge of the I/P upper trim pad (1) with the I/P cluster bezel, and snap the retainers into the upper pad.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the four fasteners (2) into the I/P air outlet vent openings.

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

5. Install the three fasteners (1) into the defroster grille opening on the I/P upper pad (3).

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

6. Install the I/P air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Deflector Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
7. Install the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
8. Install the left and right windshield garnish moldings. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.