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Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side LHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 287707  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. 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 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 instrument panel (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.

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Left Side RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 298117  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. 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 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 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).


    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 I/P 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 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.