Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Instrument Panel Upper Section: Removal
- Remove the instrument panel. Refer to: Instrument Panel .
- Release the clips and remove the center finish trim.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Vehicles without floor console
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Release the clips and remove the LH center trim panel.
- Release the clips and remove the RH center trim panel.
- Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
All vehicles
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the bolts and the FCIM.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Release the clips and remove the speaker grille.
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NOTE: If equipped.
Remove the rubber pad.
- Release the clips and remove the trim panel.
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- Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the trim panel.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bolts.
Torque
: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
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NOTE: The push pin must be replaced each time the bezel is removed.
Release the retainers and remove the LH register bezel.
- Remove and discard the push pin.
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- Remove the bolts.
Torque
: 36 lb.in (4.1 Nm)
- Separate the gap hider from the upper steering column shroud.
- Release the 3 clips and remove the IPC bezel.
- Remove the bolts.
- Remove the bolts and the display unit.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Torque
: 55 lb.in (6.2 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
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NOTE: The push pin must be replaced each time the bezel is removed.
Release the retainers and remove the RH register bezel.
- Remove and discard the push pin.
- Remove the bolt and the RH register.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the bolts, release the clips and remove the upper stowage bin.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the screws through the upper stowage bin opening.
- Remove the bolts.
Torque
: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
- Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical connector.
- Remove the RH instrument panel upper section bolts.
Torque
: 22 lb.in (2.5 Nm)
- Remove the RH instrument panel upper section by lift upwards to release the clips.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.