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Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement Left

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 519316  Size: SH
  1. Release the left instrument panel (IP) insulator tabs from the lower IP trim pad retainers.
  2. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to disconnect the courtesy lamp from the insulator.

  3. Object Number: 455211  Size: SH
  4. Remove the insulator from the stud at the accelerator pedal.
  5. Remove the insulator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 455211  Size: SH
  1. Position the left IP insulator to the vehicle. Install the insulator to the stud at the accelerator pedal.

  2. Object Number: 519316  Size: SH
  3. Rotate the courtesy lamp clockwise in order to connect the courtesy lamp to the insulator.
  4. Install the insulator tabs to the lower IP trim pad retainers.

Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement Right

Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad Clip Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 519324  Size: SH
  1. Use J 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainer from the right instrument panel (IP) insulator.
  2. Release the insulator tabs from the lower IP trim pad retainers. Pull the part rearward in the tab openings. Lower the insulator.
  3. Rotate the courtesy lamp counterclockwise in order to remove courtesy lamp from the insulator.
  4. Remove the insulator.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 519324  Size: SH
  1. Position the right IP insulator to the vehicle. Insert the retainer into the insulator.
  2. Rotate the courtesy lamp clockwise in order to connect the courtesy lamp to the insulator.
  3. Align and install the insulator with the push-in the retainer.
  4. Lift upward on the insulator. Install the insulator tabs to the lower IP trim pad retainers.