Caution: To avoid damage to the vehicle and/or the components of the instrument panel because of hidden fasteners and retainers the instrument panel must be removed from the vehicle as an assembly.

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
2. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
3. Remove the HVAC module assembly . Refer to Air Conditioning and Heater Module Assembly Removal and Installation .
4. Remove the right instrument panel moulding. Refer to Instrument Panel Molding Replacement - Passenger Side : Long Body  → Short Body .
5. Remove the radio front speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
6. Remove the drivers information display assembly. Refer to Driver Information Display Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .

1

Instrument Panel Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip
These 4 screws are driven from the front of car rearward, and are not clearly accessible.

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Instrument Panel Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

3

Instrument Panel Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 13)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

4

Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Lower Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

5

Instrument Panel Trim Panel Assembly

Procedure

1. Note the location and routing of the electrical harness to ensure proper re-installation.
2. Disconnect the electrical connections.
3. When replacing the instrument panel trim panel assembly, transfer all necessary components.

Tip
Left hand drive vehicle shown, right hand drive vehicle similar.