Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install)
FRT No: 14054801
Removal
Move the steering wheel to its lowest, most-extended position.
Open both front doors.
Open the glove box.
Disconnect 12V power
(refer to procedure)
.
Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers
(refer to procedure)
.
On each side of the vehicle, release the screw that secures the top pad to the IP bracket (torque 1.2 Nm)
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Remove the binnacle cover.
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Release the screws (x2) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier (torque 1.2 Nm).
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Remove the glove box
(refer to procedure)
.
Remove the recirculation NVH hood.
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Release the screws (x2) that secure the air bag to the cross car beam (torque 10 Nm).
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Disconnect the harnesses (x3) from the airbag.
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Carefully release the clips (x19) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier, but do not remove the top pad at this time.
Caution:
Only release 1 clip at a time.
Tip:
Use an inflatable wedge to release the clips.
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Carefully lift up the top pad. Release the retaining strap that secures the top pad to the MCU. Do not fully remove the top pad at this time.
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Release the barrel clips (x2) that secure the airbag harnesses to the airbag.
Remove the top pad and place it on a protected surface.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.