Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.
- Set the parking brake.
- Block the wheels.
- Remove the instrument cluster trim bezel nuts (2).
- Lower the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Move the shift lever to the first gear position.
- Pull on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate bezel (1) in order to disengage the retainers.
Pull in the following sequence in order to disengage the retainers.
6.2. | Pull at the left corner. |
6.3. | Pull at the right corner. |
- Disconnect the electrical connectors from the switches and power ports mounted on the IPC trim plate bezel (1).
- Remove the IPC trim plate bezel (1) from the vehicle.
- Inspect the IPC trim plate bezel (1) for broken or missing retainers.
Replace the retainers as necessary.
Installation Procedure
- Align the trim plate bezel to the instrument panel (I/P) (1).
- Connect the electrical connectors to the switches and power ports mounted to the IPC trim plate bezel (1).
- Install the steering column. Refer to
Steering Column Replacement
.
- Install the driver knee bolster bracket. Refer to
Driver Knee Bolster Bracket Replacement
.
- Press the IPC trim plate bezel (1) towards the I/P in order to engage the retainers.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the IPC trim plate bezel nuts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts (2) to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Remove the blocks from the wheels.
- Release the parking brake.