Trim Plate Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Upper

Removal Procedure

Important

LHD illustrations are shown; RHD illustrations are similar.

1. Remove the upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper trim panel screws.




3. Lift the upper trim panel at the clip locations on the rear edge to disengage the clips.

Important

Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

4. Disengage the forward edge of the upper trim panel by lifting upward at each outer corner, then pull rearward.

Important

Be careful, when removing the upper trim panel, not to damage the upper trim panel seal.

5. Remove the upper trim panel.




6. Remove the upper trim panel insulator.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper trim panel insulator.





Important

Make sure to tuck in all the flaps.

Important

Be sure the upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on the forward edge before installing the upper trim panel.

Important

Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

2. Lower the panel, making sure the upper trim panel alignment tabs interlock with the windshield garnish slots.
3. Push down at the clip locations to secure.
4. Press down firmly at the forward corners to fully engage the retainers.




5. Install and tighten the screws.

Notice

Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

6. Install the screw caps.
Tighten

Tighten the screw caps to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).