For 1990-2009 cars

## Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement Standard Column

### 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 Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

Important: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

2. Remove the following components from the steering column:

• | The lower trim cover screw

• | The 2 lower trim cover screws (2) that are located beneath the steering wheel (1).

3. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).
4. Remove the following components from the steering column:

• | The steering column upper trim cover screw (3)

• | The steering column upper trim cover (2)

5. Remove the 2 screws which secure the IP cluster trim plate (2).
6. Disengage the 2 lower clips (1).
7. Gently remove the cluster trim plate (2) from the instrument panel assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Gently install the IP cluster trim plate (2) by pressing into place until fully seated. Secure the trim plate with the 2 screws.
2. Install the steering column upper trim cover (2) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the screw (3).
3. Install the steering column lower trim cover (6) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the 3 screws.
4. Enable the SIR System. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.

## Instrument Cluster Trim Panel Replacement Tilt Column

### Removal Procedure

1. Tilt the steering column down in order to gain the necessary clearance to remove the IP cluster trim plate.
2. Remove the 2 screws which secure the IP cluster trim plate (2).
3. Disengage the 2 lower clips (1).
4. Gently remove the cluster trim plate (2) from the instrument panel assembly.

### Installation Procedure

1. Gently install the IP cluster trim plate (2) by pressing into place until fully seated. Secure the trim plate with the 2 screws.
2. Return the steering column to the upright position.