Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel compartment door assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Replacement.
2. Remove the right side instrument panel closeout/insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side.
3. Remove the right side carpet retainer. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel right hand outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement - Right Side.
5. Remove the instrument panel trim plate right outer screw. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Replacement.

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Instrument Panel Compartment Inner Panel Screw (Qty 7)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

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Instrument Panel Compartment Inner Panel Assembly

Tip
Flex the bottom right hand corner of the instrument panel in order to remove the instrument panel compartment inner panel assembly.