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Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement

Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel
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COMPONENTS NAME REFERENCE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR DISABLING AND ENABLING .
  2. Remove the right and left windshield garnish moldings. Refer to WINDSHIELD UPPER GARNISH MOLDING REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the right and left instrument panel outer trim covers. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL OUTER TRIM COVER REPLACEMENT .
  4. Remove the right instrument panel lower trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - RIGHT SIDE .
1 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt (Qty: 7)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Procedure 
Remove 2 plastic covers in order to access the upper bolts.
Tightening torque 
3 N.m (27 lb in) 
2 Cluster Trim Bezel to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screw (Qty: 2)
Tightening torque 
2 N.m (18 lb in) 
3 Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Module Bolt (Qty: 4)
Tightening torque 
9 N.m (80 lb in) 
4 Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Assembly
Procedures 
  1. Disconnect the electrical connections.
  2. When replacing the upper trim panel, transfer all necessary components.
5 Retainer Clip (Qty: 3)