For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

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

1. Loosen the upper trim panel, but do not remove.
2. Remove the screws located under the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.
3. Remove the steering column filler panel.

Notice: Do not remove weatherstrips. Adhesion will be lost if removed.

4. Remove the left endcap assembly.

4.1. | Remove the screws.

4.2. | Carefully disengage the clips at the I/P retainer assembly locations. Use of a blunt tool will aid in disengaging the clips.

4.3. | Maneuver the assemblies past the inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.

5. Gently pry the edges of the ignition lock bezel with a blunt tool and separate from the lower shroud.
6. Remove the screws and the lower steering column shroud.
7. Lower the steering column by pushing down on the steering column adjusting handle.
8. Lift and remove the upper shroud from the steering column.

Important: It is not necessary to disconnect the I/P switch (dimmer/traction/fog) connector.

9. Move the I/P bezel out of the way.

9.1. | Disengage the clips from the retainer assembly by grasping the edges of the bezel near the clip location and pulling outward.

9.2. | Move the I/P bezel to gain access to the radio fasteners.

10. Remove the radio:

10.1. | Remove the radio fasteners.

10.2. | Pull the radio out slightly to access the rear of the radio.

10.3. | Disconnect the electrical connector(s), antenna, and ground strap spade terminal from the rear of the radio.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the radio.
2. Connect the radio ground strap spade terminal, electrical connector(s), and antenna to the rear of the radio.
3. Install the radio by sliding the radio into the guides on the instrument panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the radio-to-I/P fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

5. Install the I/P cluster bezel.
6. Position the I/P cluster bezel by lining up clip location.
7. Snap the I/P cluster bezel in place by pushing at clip locations.
8. Position the upper steering column shroud.
9. Position the lower steering column shroud and install the screws.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column shroud fasteners to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

10. Install the ignition bezel.

10.1. | Align the peg of the ignition bezel with the cut-out in the lower shroud.

10.2. | Snap into place.

Important: Ensure that endcap bottom portion is inside of the filler panel assembly.

11. Install the left endcap assembly.
12. Maneuver the assembly past the inner I/P retainer assembly and weatherstrips.
13. Snap the clips into the I/P retainer assembly locations.
14. Install the fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P endcap-to-I/P fasteners to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).

15. Install the steering column filler and fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the steering column filler panel fasteners to 2.2 N·m (19 lb in).

16. Install the I/P upper trim panel.

16.1. | Position the upper trim panel on the retainer assembly.

16.2. | Align the tabs on sides of the upper trim panel with openings in the windshield garnish molding.

16.3. | Align the clips and clip location.

16.4. | Firmly snap in the clips at clip locations.

17. Install the fasteners on the underside of the upper trim panel on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Tighten
Tighten the I/P upper trim panel fasteners to 6 N·m (53 lb in).