Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
2. Remove the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
3. Remove the Headlamp Switch Assembly. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
4. Remove the Right and Left Insulator Panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
5. Remove the Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement .
6. Remove the Drivers Knee Bolster Reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
7. Remove the Steering Column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
8. Remove the Radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
9. Remove the HVAC Control Module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

1

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolts (Qty 6)

Tighten
10 N·m (88 lb in)

2

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Screws (Qty 4)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

3

Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Assembly

Tip

1. Note routing of the wiring harness prior to removal to aid in the reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections to the trim panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
2. Remove the headlamp switch. Refer to Headlamp Switch Replacement .
3. Remove the instrument panel cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
4. Remove the instrument panel lower center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Replacement .
5. Remove the right and left insulator panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
6. Remove the drivers knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
7. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
8. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
9. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement .

1

Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Bolts (Qty: 14)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Assembly

Tip

1. Note routing of the wiring harness prior to removal of the lower instrument panel, to aid in the reinstallation.
2. Disconnect all electrical connections to the trim panel.