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Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side LHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.


    Object Number: 287708  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the instrument panel (IP) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  3. Remove the two fasteners from the trim panel to IP retainer.
  4. Remove the PSIR module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.

  5. Object Number: 287710  Size: SH
  6. Remove the two fasteners from straps at carrier.
  7. Pull rearward on the trim panel to disengage the three snap clips and remove the trim plate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 287708  Size: SH
  1. Align the trim panel to the IP retainer.
  2. Push forward on the trim plate to engage the three snap clips while aligning the A/C housings to the A/C ducts.
  3. Install the two fasteners from the trim panel to the IP retainer.

  4. Object Number: 287710  Size: SH
  5. Install the fasteners from the straps to the carrier.
  6. Install the PSIR. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in SIR.
  7. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  8. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Replacement - Right Side RHD

Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR

  2. Object Number: 298116  Size: SH
  3. Remove the instrument panel (IP) upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Remove one fastener near the IP cluster at the IP retainer.
  5. Pull rearward on the trim panel in order to remove.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 298116  Size: SH
  1. Align the woodgrain trim panel to the IP retainer.
  2. Install the fastener from the trim panel to the IP retainer.
  3. Install the IP upper trim pad. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Trim Pad Replacement .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.