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Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side LHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 287708  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the screws from the accessory trim panel.
  5. Remove the PSIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.

  6. Object Number: 287710  Size: SH
  7. Remove the two screws from the straps at the carrier.
  8. Pull rearward on the trim panel in order to disengage the three retainers, and remove the trim plate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 287708  Size: SH
  1. Align the trim panel with the I/P 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 to the accessory trim panel.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 287710  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 I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  9. Install the PSIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  11. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 298116  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the I/P cluster trim panel. Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  4. Remove the screw near the I/P cluster at the I/P retainer.
  5. Pull rearward on the trim panel in order to disengage the three retainers, and remove the trim plate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298116  Size: SH
  1. Align the trim panel to the I/P 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 I/P cluster trim panel. Refer to Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement .
  7. Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.