Preliminary Procedures

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Remove the right and left windscreen side garnish mouldings. Refer to Windscreen Side Garnish Molding Replacement .
3. Remove the right and left instrument panel lower inflatable restraints. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module Replacement - Passenger Side and Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Lower Module Replacement - Driver Side .
4. Remove the right and left instrument panel upper outer trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side and Instrument Panel Upper Outer Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
5. Remove the instrument panel upper centre compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Centre Compartment Replacement .
6. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
7. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
8. Remove the left instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement .
9. Remove the transmission control assembly. Refer to Transmission Control Replacement .
10. Remove the radio assembly. Refer to Radio Replacement .
11. Remove the HVAC remote control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Remote Control Replacement .
12. Remove the right and left instrument panel outer air outlets. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side and Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Right Side .

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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Retainer Fasteners (Qty: 14)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Retainer Assembly

Procedures

1. Prior to removing the instrument panel upper trim pad retainer note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness to ensure proper reinstallation.
2. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel upper trim pad retainer from the vehicle.
3. When replacing the instrument panel upper trim pad retainer assembly, transfer all necessary components.