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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  3. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the illumination controller electrical connector.
  6. Use a pick in order to push up and remove the clip on the bottom of the illumination controller.

  7. Object Number: 358704  Size: SH
  8. Remove the illumination controller (9) from the left garnish trim panel (10).

Installation Procedure

  1. Connect the illumination controller electrical connector.

  2. Object Number: 358704  Size: SH
  3. Install the illumination controller (9) to the left garnish trim panel (10). Push in the illumination controller until the clip fully engages.
  4. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.