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(29) Remove both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on mirror trim cover.
(b) Open door and remove the three torx retain-
ing screws.
(c) Disconnect the wire connector and remove
mirror from the vehicle.
(30) Feed power mirror wire harness inboard
through the A-pillar.
(31) Loosen the left side roll down bolt (Fig. 8).
(32) Remove the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(33) With the help of an assistant remove the
instrument panel from vehicle. Lift the instrument
panel up off the HVAC so you won't damage the seal-
ing surface of the distribution duct.
(34) If the instrument panel is being replaced,
transfer all parts to the new instrument panel
assembly.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYS-
TEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING
WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, OCCUPANT
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TEN-
SIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT
PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGA-
TIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTESFOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE
BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DIS-
ABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS
COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
DEATH ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE OCCU-
PANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (OCS), ONLY THE
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION MODULE (OCM) AND
THE SEAT CUSHION TRIM MAY BE SERVICED SEP-
ARATELY. ALL OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE PAS-
SENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CUSHION ASSEMBLY
MUST BE SERVICED ONLY AS A COMPLETE FAC-
TORY-CALIBRATED, ASSEMBLED AND TAMPER-EV-
IDENT SERVICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE. THIS
PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FRAME, SPRINGS, PAD,
BLADDER, SENSOR, FOAM, WIRING AND A CALI-
BRATED OCM. WHEN INSTALLING THIS PACKAGE
ALWAYS REPLACE ALL OF THE EXISTING COMPO-
NENTS WITH THE NEW COMPONENTS AS A UNIT.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEPARATE OR DISCONNECT
ANY OF THE NEW OCS COMPONENTS IN THE SER-
VICE REPLACEMENT PACKAGE FROM EACH
OTHER, AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REUSE ANY OF
THE REPLACED COMPONENTS IN THIS OR ANY
OTHER VEHICLE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF
THE PASSENGER AIRBAG TO DEPLOY WHEN
REQUIRED, OR IN PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT WHEN NOT REQUIRED.
(1) With the help of an assistant place the instru-
ment panel into vehicle on roll down bolts. As you
roll the instrument panel up, lift the instrument
panel up so the duct work does not bind or bend and
you can set it down on the HVAC housing to get the
proper seal at the distribution duct. Get one bolt
started in the dash panel.
(2) Start the locator screw and install the right
side A-pillar retaining bolts (Fig. 5). There are two 13
mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt.
(3) Install the left side A-pillar retaining bolts.
There are two 13 mm bolts and one 10 mm bolt (Fig.
8).
(4) Tighten the right and left side cowl side roll
down bolt.
(5) Feed power mirror wire harness outboard
through the A-pillar.
(6) Install both the left and right power mirrors:
(a) Connect the wire connector and install the
mirror onto the vehicle.
(b) Install the three torx retaining screws.
(c) Using a firm push, snap the mirror trim
cover into place.
Fig. 9 INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER
REINFORCEMENT
1 - LOWER RIGHT REINFORCEMENT
2 - STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
23 - 70 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(7) Place steering column cover plate into position
(Fig. 8).
(8) Install six instrument panel steering column
cover plate attaching screws.
(9) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel reinforcement (Fig. 9).
(10) Place brake pedal support bracket into posi-
tion and install three nuts attaching to instrument
panel.
(11) Place steering column into position and install
four nuts retaining the steering column to the dash
panel steering column mounting bracket and lower
column to the floor (Fig. 7).
(12) Connect the Occupant Restraint Controller
(ORC) harness connector.
(13) Connect the steering column wiring. There
are seven connectors and clip the harness to the col-
umn.
(14) Connect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(15) Place steering column bearing shroud and
steering column shroud into position and install four
steering column shroud retaining screws (Fig. 6).
(16) Place fixed shroud into position and install
two steering column fixed shroud retaining screws
(Fig. 6).
(17) Install two screws to the hood release handle.
(18) Install the inflatable knee blocker. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/KNEE BLOCKER
- INSTALLATION).
(19) Install the lower steering column cover and
end cap. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER AND
END CAP - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install the cluster bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER BEZEL -
INSTALLATION).
(21) Install over steering column cover. (Refer to
23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STEERING COL-
UMN OPENING COVER - INSTALLATION).
(22) Install the right end cover. Position over
retaining slots and firmly snap into place.
(23) Connect the right side wire connectors to the
HVAC behind the glove box area and the two
antenna connectors behind the glove box hinge.
(24) Install the glove box:
(a) Install glove box into the vehicle. Line up the
hinges and firmly snap together.(b) Push in on sides of glove box bin and raise
door.
(25) Install two screws to each right and left cowl
trim covers.
(26) Connect the wire connectors to the Passenger
Airbag.
(27) Install the screws attaching the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(28) Install screws attaching instrument panel
frame to the dash panel below windshield opening
(Fig. 4).
(29) Install the instrument panel top cover and
silencer. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PAN-
EL/INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP PAD - INSTALLA-
TION).
(30) Install both left and right side A-pillar trim
covers.
(31) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the floor pan (Fig. 3).
(32) Install bolts attaching the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(33) Install the lower console:
(a) Install lower console to vehicle.
(b) Connect the auxiliary power outlet.
(c) Install the six retaining screws.
(34) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent between access cover and center bezel
gently pry outward.
(3) Carefully pry the access cover from the instru-
ment panel (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the two center bezel attaching screws.
(5) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and
pull outward.
(6) Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(7) Remove the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
RSINSTRUMENT PANEL23-71
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place center bezel near opening and connect
the wire connectors to the accessory switches and
HVAC control.
(2) Position the center bezel over the retaining
slots and firmly snap the instrument panel center
bezel into place (Fig. 10).
(3) Install the two center bezel attaching screws.
(4) Install the screw access cover to the bottom of
the center bezel.
INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT
END CAP
REMOVAL
(1) Open passenger side front door.
(2) Using a trim stick, disengage clips holding end
cover to instrument panel (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position end cover over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place (Fig. 11).
(2) Close passenger side front door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar trim. Using a trim stick (spe-
cial tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out and
remove.
(2) Using a trim stick, disengage clips attaching
rear edge of top cover to instrument panel (Fig. 12).
NOTE: The Instrument Panel Top Cover may be
hard to unsnap from the instrument panel. Be sure
not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel
pad.
(3) Remove top cover from vehicle and silencer.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place the silencer pad into position.
(2) Place instrument panel top cover in position on
vehicle (Fig. 12).
(3) Engage clips attaching rear edge of top cover to
instrument panel.
(4) Pull top cover rearward.
(5) Install A-pillar trim.
Fig. 10 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
1 - LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
3 - CUPHOLDER
Fig. 11 INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL END CAP
23 - 72 INSTRUMENT PANELRS
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL (Continued)

CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove floor mats.
(2) Remove front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove instrument panel lower console. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the floor console base tray and discon-
nect wire connector from the base tray.(Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY -
REMOVAL)
(5) Remove heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(6) Remove winch plug (spare tire winch) (Fig. 6).
(7) Remove front cowl panels and sill plates.
(8) Remove kick plate and heel pad at gas pedal
(9) Remove seat belt anchors at the passenger side
B-pillar and driver side C-pillars
(10) Fold in floor second and third row seats. Refer
to the Owner's Manual for the proper procedures.
(11) Remove front carpet trim ring and cover (Fig.
7)(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS ANDFLOOR MATS - REMOVAL). (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS TRIM RING AND COVER
REMOVAL).
Fig. 6 ACCESS TO WINCH
1 - WINCH PLUG
2 - ACCESS HOLE TO WINCH
Fig. 7 FRONT TRIM RING AND COVER ASSEMBLY
1 - FORWARD 4-WAY LOCATOR
2 - REARWARD 2-WAY LOCATOR
3 - LOAD FLOOR PLUG (8)4 - WELD STUD NUTS (10)
5 - TRIM RING COVER
23 - 82 INTERIORRS

(3) Roll carpet forward under instrument panel
(Fig. 8).
(4) Install push pins fasteners through carpet and
grommet into floor to attach carpet to floor in front
seat area.
(5) Pull wire harnesses through the carpet as
needed.
(6) Smooth out the carpet and allowing weld studs
to go all the way through the carpet.
(7) Install rear push pins fasteners attaching rear
of carpet.
(8) Place third row carpet cover into position and
press clips into position (Fig. 9).
(9) Slide the carpet under the quarter trim panel
into position.
(10) Install lower B-pillar trim covers.
(11) Install sliding door sill plates. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install front carpet trim ring and cover (Fig.
7). (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS TRIM
RING AND COVER - INSTALLATION)
(13) Install seat belt anchors at the passenger side
B-pillar and driver side C-pillars
(14) Install kick plate and heel pad at the gas
pedal
(15) Install winch plug (spare tire winch) (Fig. 6).
(16) Install front cowl panels and sill plates.
(17) Install heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(18) Install the floor console base tray and discon-
nect wire connector from the base tray. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Install instrument panel lower console. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(21) Install floor mats.CARPET TRIM RING AND
COVER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move front seats to the full forward position.
(2) Fold the second row seats into the floor.
(3) Remove the load floor plugs (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the ten weld nuts.
(5) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(7) Raise the front trim ring and cover up off of
the weld studs and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place front trim ring and cover assembly into
position.
(2) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(3) Install the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(4) Close door covers.
(5) Install the ten weld nuts (Fig. 10).
(6) Install the eight load floor plugs.
(7) Open the second row seats into position.
(8) Move front seats to the position.
23 - 84 INTERIORRS
CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR (Continued)

Fig. 12 FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY
1 - SEATS IN THE FOLD-IN-FLOOR POSITION
2 - INTER WELD NUTS (4)3 - ISO DOOR
4 - TEATHER STRAP TO OPEN MID & REAR DOORS
RSINTERIOR23-87
COWL TRIM (Continued)

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(2) Remove sun visor center supports.
(3) If equipped, remove coat hooks.
(4) If equipped, remove roof rail modules.
(5) Remove A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove B-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 20).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER
TRIM - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 21).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove liftgate opening header trim.
(10) If equipped, remove overhead console screws.
(11) If equipped, remove reading lamps.
(12) Remove dome lamp.
(13) Remove push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and roof bows (Fig.
22).(14) Remove wiring connections.
(15) Remove headlining from roof (Fig. 23), (Fig.
24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(16) Extract headlining through liftgate opening.
Fig. 20 HEADLINER AT B-PILLAR
1 - FRONT AND SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
2 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
Fig. 21 HEADLINER AT C-PILLAR
1 - SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
2 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
3 - REAR QUARTER WINDOW OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 22 HEADLINER PUSH PINS
RSINTERIOR23-91

INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlining through liftgate opening (Fig.
23), (Fig. 24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(2) Place headlining in position on roof.
(3) Connect wire connectors.
(4) Install left sun visor support.
(5) Install push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and bows (Fig. 22).
(6) Install right sun visor support.
(7) Install sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(8) If equipped, install roof rail modules.
(9) If equipped, install coat hooks.
(10) Install dome lamp.
(11) If equipped, install reading lamp.
(12) If equipped, install overhead console.
(13) Install liftgate opening header trim.
(14) Install D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION), and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).(15) Install C-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(16) Install B-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 23 HEADLINER WITH SIDE CURTAINS
1 - 4-WAY LOCATOR AT FRONT OF HEADLINER
2 - PUSH IN CLIPS ON SUN VISOR RETAINER RACKET AND
TWO SCREWS IN SUN VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET
3 - ONE SCREW IN OVER HEAD CONSOLE
4 - PUSH PINS ATTACHING HEADLINER TO OVERHEAD5-2WAYLOCATOR AT REAR OF HEADLINER
6 - COAT HANGER HOOKS
7 - 2-WAY LOCATORS
8 - WIRE HARNESS
23 - 92 INTERIORRS
HEADLINER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place bezel in position in HVAC duct opening.
(2) Push inward on bezel until clips snap in place.
Verify that all four clips have been engaged to the
bezel and that the bezel is flush to the headlining
(3) Position HVAC louver to bezel.
(4) Snap both ends of the louver into HVAC bezel.
RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Damage to accessory feed circuit can result.
(1) Remove first row seat.
(2) Remove second row seat.
(3) Remove sliding door sill trim panel.
(4) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(5) Remove D-pillar trim panel.
(6) Remove first row seat belt anchor.
(7) Remove second row seat belt anchor.
(8) Remove screws attaching quarter trim to quar-
ter panel from bolster area.
(9) Remove screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket.
(10) Disengage hidden clips attaching front of
quarter trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding
door opening and at locators.
(11) Remove quarter trim from quarter panel.
(12) Disconnect speaker wire connector on LWB
quarter trim panel with rear air conditioning.
(13) Pass second row seat belt through slot in trim
panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(14) Pass first row seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(15) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass first row seat belt through slot in trim
panel.
(3) Pass second row seat belt through access hole
in trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Connect wire connector into speaker on LWB
with rear air conditioning.
(5) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner quarter panel.
(6) Engage hidden clips attaching front of quarter
trim to quarter panel rearward of sliding door open-
ing and at locators.
(7) Install screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket.
(8) Install screws attaching quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.(9) Install second row seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (29 ft. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install first row seat belt anchor.
(11) Install D-pillar trim panel.
(12) Install C-pillar trim panel.
(13) Install quarter trim bolster.
(14) Install sliding door sill trim panel.
(15) Install second row seat, if equipped.
(16) Install first row seat.
(17) Connect the battery negative cable.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor (Fig. 33).
(2) Loosen the mirror base set screw (Fig. 34).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and
slide it downward onto the support bracket.
(2) Tighten the setscrew 1 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
Fig. 33 REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEADLINER
2 - WIRE COVER
3 - MIRROR
4 - MIRROR ASSEMBLY
5 - WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - WINDSHIELD
RSINTERIOR23-97
REAR HVAC LOUVER (Continued)

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SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODE CHARTS . . 100
BASE COAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION........................101
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION........................101PAINTED TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION........................101
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING
DESCRIPTION........................101
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SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODE CHARTS
EXTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODEEXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODE
BRIGHT SILVER
METALLIC CLEAR
COATWS2 LIGHT KHAKI
METALLIC CLEAR
COATAJC
BRILLIANT BLACK
CRYSTAL PEARL
COATAXR LINEN GOLD PEARL
COATCYG
BUTANE BLUE
METALLIC CLEAR
COATABE MAGNESIUM PEARL
COATBPK
DARK KHAKI
METALLIC CLEAR
COATBJT MIDNIGHT BLUE
PEARL COATBB8
DEEP BERYL GREEN
PEARL COATCGV PATRIOT BLUE
PEARL COATWB7
DEEP LAVA RED
PEARL COATZMQ SATIN JADE PEARL
COATAP4
DEEP MOLTEN RED
PEARL COATBR8 SHALE GREEN
METALLIC CLEAR
COATWS2
GRAPHITE METALLIC
CLEAR COATZDR STONE WHITE CLEAR
COATSW1
INFERNO RED TINTED
PEARL COATWEL
23 - 100 PAINTRS