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Removal Procedure
Fig. 12: View of Instrument Panel Center Cover
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1. Remove the instrument panel center lower cover. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel
Replacement - Lower .
2. Remove the screws and the instrument panel center upper cover.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation Procedure
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Fig. 13: View of Instrument Panel Center Cover
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1. Instal the instrument panel center upper cover.
Tighten: Tighten the instrument panel center upper cover screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
2. Install the instrument panel center lower cover.
STORAGE COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)
Removal Procedure
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
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Fig. 32: View of Instrument Panel Center Lower with Flathead Screwdriver
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Remove the instrument panel center lower cover using a flathead screwdriver.
Installation Procedure
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Fig. 33: View of Instrument Panel Center Lower with Flathead Screwdriver
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Install the instrument panel center lower cover.
INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT (NORTH AMERICA)
Removal Procedure
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Fig. 35: View of Instrumental Panel Cluster Assembly
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5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch
Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in
Wiper/Washers.
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement
- Windshield
Pillar in Interior Trim.
7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
.
8. Remove the side cover.
9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Remove the cigar lighter and ashtray.
12. Remove the cupholder.
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Fig. 41: View Of Steering Wheel Column (North America)
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10. Install the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
12. Install the side cover.
13. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
.
14. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement
- Windshield
Pillar in Interior Trim.
15. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch
Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column for signal, and refer to Wipers/Washer Switch
Replacement in Wiper/Washer.
16. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column.
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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the driver's air bag module from the steering wheel, if equipped. Refer to Inflatable Restraint
Steering Wheel Module Replacement in SIR.
3. Remove the steering wheel from the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
4. Remove the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column.
Fig. 43: View of Instrumental Panel Cluster Assembly
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5. Remove the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch
Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column and Wipers/Washer Switch Replacement in
Wiper/Washers.
6. Remove the windshield pillar garnish moldings. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement
- Windshield
Pillar in Interior Trim.
7. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
.
8. Remove the side cover.
9. Remove the instrument panel lower cover.
10. Remove the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
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Fig. 49: View Of Steering Wheel Column (European and Non-European)
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10. Install the instrument panel center upper, lower cover.
11. Install the instrument panel lower cover.
12. Install the side cover.
13. Install the instrument cluster assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement
.
14. Install the windshield pillar garnish molding. Refer to Garnish Molding Replacement
- Windshield
Pillar in Interior Trim.
15. Install the signal lamp switch and the wiper switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal Switch
Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column for signal, and refer to Wipers/Washer Switch
Replacement in Wiper/Washer.
16. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Replacement
in Steering Wheel and
Column.
17. Install the steering wheel to the steering column. Refer to Steering Wheel Replacement
in Steering
Wheel and Column.
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