Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Instrument Panel (I/P) Carrier Trim Cover Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, and Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
5. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
6. Remove the center I/P-A/C outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
7. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
8. Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
9. Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
10. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel .

1

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

3

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

4

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

5

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tip
The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover, and are located on each side of the passenger air bag module, and must be removed from inside of the I/P compartment opening.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

6

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tip
The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover and can be removed from the center A/C outlet opening.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

7

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Assembly

I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel Replacement

Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the I/P insulators. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
3. Remove the I/P compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Assembly, Door, Striker, and Latch Replacement .
4. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
5. Remove the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to Accessory Trim Plate, Driver Information Display Switch Replacement - Instrument Panel .
6. Remove the I/P A/C outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
7. Remove the I/P cluster trim plate. Refer to Cluster, Cluster Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel .
8. Remove the I/P lower trim molding. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
9. Remove the I/P steering column opening moldings. Refer to Knee Bolster, Insulator, Molding Replacement - Instrument Panel .
10. Remove the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to Upper Trim Pad, Outer Trim Cover, Fuse Block Access Cover Replacement - Instrument Panel .
11. Remove the I/P cupholder . Refer to Cupholder Replacement .

1

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

3

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

4

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

5

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tip
The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover, and are located on each side of the passenger air bag module, and must be removed from inside of the I/P compartment opening.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

6

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Screw (Qty: 2)

Tip
The 2 screws go up into the carrier cover and can be removed from the center A/C outlet opening.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

7

I/P Carrier Trim Cover Assembly

8

I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 4)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

9

I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

10

I/P Lower Extension Accessory Trim Panel Assembly