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Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side LHD

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 287707  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the IP cluster trim panel. Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the screw near the IP cluster at the IP retainer.
  5. Lift the outboard end of the trim plate in order to disengage the locating tab, then pull the trim plate rearward.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 287707  Size: SH
  1. Align the trim panel with the IP retainer.
  2. Push forward on the trim plate in order to engage the three retainers, while aligning the A/C housing with the A/C ducts.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  6. Install the IP cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side RHD

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 298117  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the IP cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  5. Remove the screws from trim panel.

  6. Object Number: 298120  Size: SH
  7. Remove the two screws from the straps at the carrier.
  8. Pull rearward on the trim panel in order to remove the trim panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298117  Size: SH
  1. Align the trim panel with the IP retainer.
  2. Push forward on the trim plate in order to engage the three retainers, while aligning the A/C housing with the A/C ducts.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the screws.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 298120  Size: SH
  6. Install the screws through the straps to the carrier.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  8. Install the IP cluster trim panel. Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  10. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.