Instrument Panel Compartment - Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE



1. Open the Instrument Panel (I/P) passenger compartment door.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P compartment lamp switch.
3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.

Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out; use a Suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.
4. Remove the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts.
5. Remove the I/P compartment side and upper retaining screws.
6. Remove the I/P compartment from the I/P.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Install the I/P compartment to the I/P.
2. Loosely install the screw which retains the side of the I/P compartment, in order to align the nut on the passenger SIR bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

3. Install the I/P compartment upper retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment upper retaining screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

4. Install the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment lower retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




5. Align and hold the I/P compartment to the I/P, then tighten the I/P compartment side retaining screw.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P compartment side retaining screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

6. Install the trim plugs to the I/P compartment door.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P compartment lamp switch.
8. Close the I/P passenger compartment door.