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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 358704  Size: SH

    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. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the dimmer control electrical connector.
  4. Use a pick in order to push up the clip. Remove the clip on the bottom of the IP lamp dimmer control.
  5. Remove the dimmer control (9) from the left garnish trim panel (10).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 358704  Size: SH
  1. Connect the dimmer control electrical connector.
  2. Install the IP lamp dimmer control (9) to the left garnish trim panel (10). Push in the dimmer control until the clip completely engages.
  3. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.