Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONCAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver. wrap it with preteetive tape. and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
Instrument panel removal:
1. Lower the steering column.
2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then carefully pull out the instrument panel. Disconnect the clock and hazard warning switch connectors. then remove the instrument panel.
NOTE: Remove the lower screws while peeling back the lip.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
Dashboard lower cover and knee bolster removal:
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before performing repair or service.
1. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower cover.
2. Remove the bolts, detach the harness clips and connector clip, then remove the knee bolster.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Dashboard center panel/Radio panel/Switch panel removal:
1. Carefully detach the clips, then pull out the dashboard center panel.
2. Disconnect the connectors, then remove the dashboard center panel.
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
4. Remove the screws, then pull out the radio panel with the stereo radio/cassette player. Disconnect the connectors and antenna lead, then remove it.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
Driver's switch panel removal:
1. Carefully detach the clips, then pull out the driver's switch panel. Disconnect the connectors, then remove it.
2. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
Glove box removal:
1. Open the glove box.
2. Detach the damper clip. Remove the bolts while holding the glove box, then remove it.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Side air vent (Front passenger's)/Side defogger trim removal:
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before preforming repairs or service.
NOTE:
- An assistant is helpful when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and related parts.
1. Remove:
- Dashboard lower cover
- Knee bolster
- Center console
- Glovebox
- Kick panels
2. Remove the dashboard center trim.
3. Make sure you have the anti4heft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
4. Lower the steering column.
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the driver's airbag connector before lowering the steering column.
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it with a shop towel.
5. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors and harness clips.
6. Remove the airbag bracket
WARNING: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always install the protective short connector on the front passenger's airbag connector when the SRS main harness is disconnected.
7. Remove the bolts.
CAUTION: Use protective plates en the bottom of the front pillar trim.
8. Lift and pull out the dashboard half-way, then disconnect the connectors, antenna lead and air hose while holding the dashboard.
CAUTION: Do not drop the dashboard.
9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pin correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors, antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.