Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side
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Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Lower Left Trim Panel Assembly & Screws
G04845168Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER TRIM PANEL TABLE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedures 
  1. Remove the knee bolster assembly. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
  2. Remove the instrument panel upper trim panel. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL UPPER TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT .
  3. Remove the left console trim panel. Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE SIDE TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT SIDE .
  4. Remove the steering column trim panels. STEERING COLUMN TRIM COVERS REPLACEMENT .
1 Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Assembly Screws (Qty 7)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
2 N.m (18 lb in) 
Procedure 
Disconnect the electrical connections.
Tip:  The left lower trim panel, center lower trim panel, and the cluster trim bezel are removed as an assembly.
2 Retainer Clips (Qty 2)
3 Instrument Panel Lower Left Trim Panel Assembly Screws (Qty 3).
Tightening torque 
2 N.m (18 lb in) 
4 Instrument Panel Lower Left Trim Panel Assembly
Procedure 
If replacing the left lower trim panel, transfer all necessary components.
RENDER: 1.0x

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