INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TRIM PLATING WARPING

SUBJECT: INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER TRIM PLATE WARPING MODIFY I/P CLUSTER TRIM PLATE

MODELS/YEARS: 1990 TORONADO/TROFEO

Some 1990 Toronados and Trofeos may experience warping of the I/P cluster trim plate above the radio and climate control panel. Refer to Figure 1. This condition may be caused by an interference fit of the cluster trim plate with the cluster housing and center A/C outlets. To repair this condition use the following procedure to modify and install a new I/P cluster trim plate.

COLUMN SHIFT:

P/N 3524079 (no Driver Information Display) (DID) P/N 3524080 (with Driver Information Display) (DID)

1. Remove knee bolster.

When removing the knee bolster, do not exert any downward force at the upper edge on either side of the steering column. Only a front-to-back horizontal force should be used to unseat the top two attachments from the instrument panel. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the knee bolster beyond repair. Update page 8C-6 of the service manual with this information.

2. Remove I/P cluster trim plate and discard.

3. Remove ashtray.

4. Loosen A/C outlet screws. Refer to Figure 2.

3. Grind or file 1 mm (3/64") off of the right side raised boss of a new trim plate and 1 mm (3/64") off of the adjacent boss. Refer to Figure 3.

6. Install I/P cluster trim plate.

7. Align and tighten A/C outlet.

8. Install ashtray.

9. Install knee bolster.

CONSOLE SHIFT:

P/N 3524079 (no Driver Information Display) P/N 3524080 (with Driver Information Display)

1. Remove knee bolster.

NOTICE: When removing the knee bolster, do not exert any downward force at the upper edge on either side of the steering column. Only a front-to-back horizontal force should be used to unseat the top two attachments from the instrument panel. Failure to follow these instructions may damage the knee bolster beyond repair. Update page 8C-6 of the service manual with this information.

2. Remove I/P cluster trim plate and discard.

3. Remove CD trim plate. Unseat bottom clips from left to right first.

4. Loosen A/C outlet screws. Refer to Figure 2.

5. Grind or file 1 mm off of the right side raised boss of a new trim plate and 1 mm off of the adjacent boss. Refer to Figure 3.

6. Install I/P cluster trim plate.

7. Align and tighten A/C duct.

8. Install CD trim plate.

9. Install knee bolster.

WARRANTY INFORMATION:

Labor Operation Number: T6470 Labor Time: 0.4 hour Trouble Code: 92

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