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Here are the directions for removing the center instrument panel finish panel.
INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL - CENTER
Instrument Panel Finish Panel
- Center
Removal and Installation
All vehicles
NOTE: The ignition must be OFF if disconnecting the FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module) indicator electrical connector. Otherwise, DTC will set and must be cleared before releasing the vehicle.
1. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster Finish Panel See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Removal and Replacement > Instrument Cluster Finish Panel.
2. If equipped, remove the floor console RH finish moulding.
1. Lift up the rear of the floor console finish moulding to release the retaining clips from the floor console.
2. Pull the floor console finish moulding toward the rear of the vehicle to release the retaining clips from the center instrument finish panel.
3. Disconnect the trunk release switch electrical connector.
3. Remove the RH instrument panel finish panel. For additional information, refer to Instrument Panel Finish Panel- RH See: Dashboard / Instrument Panel > Removal and Replacement > Instrument Panel Finish Panel - RH.
NOTICE: When prying on a component, a non-marring tool must be used or damage to the component may occur.
NOTICE: The instrument panel upper cover retaining clips must be released one corner at a time. Failure to do so may cause damage to the instrument panel upper cover.
4. Remove the instrument panel upper cover. With a non-marring tool, lift the corners of the instrument panel upper cover upward to release the retaining clips.
Police vehicles
5. Remove the 2 fasteners and the instrument panel tray.
All vehicles
6. Remove the selector lever trim panel.
7. If equipped, remove the front media bin/storage compartment in the following sequence.
1. Remove the 4 front media bin screws and lift the front media bin away from the floor console.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector(s).
NOTE: Center instrument panel finish panel with Sony(R) sound shown, all others similar.
8. Remove instrument panel finish panel.
1. Disconnect the instrument panel finish panel electrical connectors.
2. To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure and perform prove out after installation.
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Take care,
Joe
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Friday, December 28th, 2018 AT 10:35 PM