Published :  May 24, 2004


Instrument Panel Passenger Side Reinforcement (76.46.32)

Removal

1 . Remove the instrument panel center reinforcement.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12. 

2 . Remove the PAD switch.
For additional information, refer to : Supplemental Restraint System, 501-20B. 

3 . Remove the glove compartment.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12. 

4 . Remove the closing trim panel.
  Release the clip.
  Remove the 2 screws.
  Disconnect the electrical connector.




5 . Remove the passenger side footwell duct.
  Remove the clip.




6 . Remove the stowage compartment tray.
  Release the 4 clips.




7 . Remove the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement.
  Remove the 11 Torx screws.
  Disconnect the electrical connector.




8 . NOTE :
  Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

Remove the glove compartment lamp.



9 . Remove the glove compartment damper.
  Remove the Torx screw.




10 . NOTE :
  Note the position of the hinge pin and spring prior to removal.

Remove the stowage compartment lid.
  Remove the 2 hinge pins.
  Release the 2 hinge springs.
  Remove the Torx screw and remove the damper.




11 . Remove the glove and stowage compartment strikers.
  Remove the 4 Torx screws.




Installation

1 . Install the glove compartment damper.
  Tighten the Torx screw.

2 . Install the stowage compartment lid.
  Install the damper and tighten the Torx screw.
  Attach the hinge springs.
  Install the hinge springs.

3 . Install the glove and stowage compartment strikers.
  Tighten the screws.

4 . Install the glove compartment lamp.

5 . Install the instrument panel passenger side reinforcement.
  Connect the electrical connector.
  Tighten the Torx screws.

6 . Install the passenger side footwell duct.
  Install the clip.

7 . Install the closing trim panel.
  Connect the electrical connector.
  Secure the clip.

8 . Install the stowage compartment tray.
  Secure the clips.

9 . Install the glove compartment.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12. 

10 . Install the PAD switch.
For additional information, refer to : Supplemental Restraint System, 501-20B. 

11 . Install the instrument panel center reinforcement.
For additional information, refer to : Instrument Panel and Console, 502-12.