2025-07-08

Gap Hider - Instrument Panel - Lower (Remove and Install)

Correction code NA NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See Ergonomic Precautions for safe and healthy working practices.

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Warning
This procedure is a DRAFT. Although it has been validated, Warnings and Cautions might be missing. Follow safety requirements and use extreme caution when working on or near High Voltage systems and components.

Remove

  1. Open the LH front door and lower the LH front window.
  2. On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to UI > Controls > Steering, and then use the left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust the steering column fully forward and fully down.
  3. Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
  4. Remove the LH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Install).
  5. Remove the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Install).
  6. Remove the footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell (Remove and Install).
  7. Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Install).
  9. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  10. Disconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  11. Remove the instrument panel mid panel assembly. See Mid Panel Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
  12. Remove the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Lower Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
  13. Release the clips (x4) that attach the steering column upper shroud to the steering column, and then remove the shroud from the steering column.
  14. Release the clips (x4) that attach the lower instrument panel gap hider to the steering column, and then slide the trim forward to release it from the lower steering column shroud.
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    Note
    Gently pry apart from the upper gap hider to release.

Install

  1. Position the lower instrument panel gap hider onto the steering column, slide the trim into position above the lower steering column shroud, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the trim to the steering column.
  2. Position the steering column upper shroud to the steering column, and then secure the clips (x4) that attach the shroud to the steering column.
  3. Install the instrument panel lower panel assembly. See Lower Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
  4. Install the instrument panel mid panel assembly. See Mid Panel Assembly - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install).
  5. Reconnect MV power. See Disconnect MV Power.
  6. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Install).
  7. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Install).
  8. Install the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Install).
  9. Install the footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell (Remove and Install).
  10. Install the LH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Install).
  11. Install the LH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Mid - LH (Remove and Install).
  12. Raise the RH front window and close the RH front door.
  13. On the vehicle touchscreen, navigate to UI > Controls > Steering, and then use the left steering wheel scroll wheel to adjust steering column back to the original position.
  14. Raise the LH front window and close the LH front door.