For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Important: LHD illustrations are shown; RHD illustrations are similar.

1. Remove the upper trim panel screw caps by carefully prying with a small flat-head screwdriver.
2. Remove the upper trim panel screws.
3. Lift the upper trim panel at the clip locations on the rear edge to disengage the clips.

Important: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

4. Disengage the forward edge of the upper trim panel by lifting upward at each outer corner, then pull rearward.

Important: Be careful, when removing the upper trim panel, not to damage the upper trim panel seal.

5. Remove the upper trim panel.
6. Remove the upper trim panel insulator.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the upper trim panel insulator.

Important: Make sure to tuck in all the flaps.

Important: Be sure the upper trim panel seal is correctly seated on the forward edge before installing the upper trim panel.

Important: Be careful not to damage the VIN plate when removing or replacing the upper trim panel.

2. Lower the panel, making sure the upper trim panel alignment tabs interlock with the windshield garnish slots.
3. Push down at the clip locations to secure.
4. Press down firmly at the forward corners to fully engage the retainers.
5. Install and tighten the screws.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. Install the screw caps.

Tighten
Tighten the screw caps to 2.3 N·m (20 lb in).