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 (I/P) outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement.
4. Remove the I/P cluster housing. Refer to Instrument Cluster Housing Replacement.
5. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement.
6. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement.
7. Remove the I/P compartment door frame. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Door Opening Frame Replacement.
8. Remove the I/P lower trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement.
9. Remove the I/P inflatable restraint module. Refer to Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Replacement.

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I/P 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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I/P Upper Trim Panel.