Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
2. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement.
3. Remove the instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the instrument panel cluster housing. Refer to Instrument Cluster Housing Replacement.
5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
6. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
7. Remove the instrument panel compartment door frame. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Opening Frame Replacement.
8. Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
9. Remove the instrument panel inflatable restraint module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement.

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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 12)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel