Removal Procedure
- Remove the console. Refer
to
Console Replacement
.
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Remove the fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch.
3.1. | Pry carefully at the lower edge of the switch to release the locking
tab. |
3.2. | Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch. |
- Remove the driver knee
bolster trim panel retaining screw behind the fog lamp, rear compartment lid
release switch.
- Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel lower retaining screws.
- Grasp the trim panel at the side edges.
- Pull firmly rearward to release the locking tabs.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the inside air temperature
sensor, if equipped.
- Remove the trim panel.
Installation Procedure
- Connect the electrical
connector to the inside air temperature sensor, if equipped.
- Insert the electrical connector for the fog lamp, rear compartment
lid release switch through the opening in the trim panel.
- Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.
3.1. | If equipped, insert the inside air temperature sensor wire down
into the driver knee bolster bracket to avoid pinching the wire. |
3.2. | Align the locking tabs to the slots. |
3.3. | Push the trim panel to secure. |
- Loosely install the screws retaining the bottom of the driver
knee bolster trim panel, in order to align the nuts on the knee bolster bracket.
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.
- Install the remaining
driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw.
Tighten
• | Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw behind
fog lamp, rear compartment lid release switch to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in). |
• | Tighten the driver knee bolster trim panel lower retaining screws
to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in). |
- Install the fog lamp,
rear compartment lid release switch.
6.1. | Connect the electrical connector to the switch. |
6.2. | Align the switch, then push to secure. |
- Install the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to
Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement
.
- Install the console. Refer to
Console Replacement
.