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Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2005 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Instrument Panel Trim Pad Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the I/P outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  3. Remove the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  4. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Remove the cluster trim bezel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  6. Remove the cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  7. Remove the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.
  9. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  10. Remove the ignition switch wire harness connectors. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  11. Remove the park lock cable at the ignition switch. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  12. Remove the accessory switch assembly. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .

    13. Object Number: 1207591 Size: SH
  13. Remove the I/P trim pad screws.

    14. Object Number: 1207564 Size: SH
  14. Remove the I/P pad.
  15. Remove the ignition switch from the I/P pad. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the ignition switch from the I/P pad. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 1207564 Size: SH
  2. Install the I/P pad.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1207591 Size: SH
  3. Tighten the I/P trim pad screws.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  4. Install the park lock cable at the ignition switch. Refer to Park Lock Cable Replacement in Automatic Transaxle - 4T40-E/4T45-E.
  5. Install the ignition switch wire harness connectors. Refer to Ignition and Start Switch Replacement .
  6. Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  7. Install the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
  8. Install the accessory switch assembly. Refer to Accessory Switch Replacement .
  9. Install the I/P center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Trim Panel Replacement .
  10. Install the cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  11. Install the cluster trim bezel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  12. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  13. Install the I/P compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  14. Install the I/P outer trim covers. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  15. Install the I/P upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement .

Object Number: 1672444 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling and SIR Disabling and Enabling in SIR.
  2. Remove the left instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the right instrument panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the left instrument panel trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  5. Remove the instrument panel access trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  6. Remove the right instrument panel trim plate bolt cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Bolt Cover Replacement - Right Side .
  7. Remove the left instrument panel trim plate bolt cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Plate Bolt Cover Replacement - Left Side .
  8. Remove the defroster grille. Refer to Defroster Grille Replacement .
  9. Remove the steering column filler panel. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  10. Remove the driver knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  11. Remove the instrument panel compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement .
  12. Remove the instrument panel lower trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Replacement .
  13. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  14. Remove the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .
  15. Remove the rear floor console. Refer to Rear Floor Console Replacement .
  16. Remove the front floor console. Refer to Front Floor Console Replacement .
  17. Remove the driver information bezel. Refer to Driver Information Display Bezel Replacement .
  18. Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement in Entertainment.
  19. Remove the heater and A/C control assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic or Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.
  20. Remove the communication interface module. Refer to Communication Interface Module Replacement .
  21. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.
  22. Remove the radio front center speaker. Refer to Radio Front Speaker Replacement in Entertainment.
  23. Remove the inflatable restraint instrument panel module. The air bag is attached to the bottom side of the trim pad and cannot be removed until the trim pad is separated from the instrument panel. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.

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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screws (Qty: 7)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Screws (Qty: 4)

Tighten
10 N·m (89 lb in)

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Instrument Panel Trim Pad Assembly