Dashboard Replacement Precautions

Dashboard

Replacement Precautions

SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and steering column.






CAUTION:
- All SRS wire harnesses are covered with yellow insulation. Before you disconnect any part of an SRS wire harness, disconnect the airbag connectors.
- Whenever the ignition switch is ON (II), or has been turned OFF for less than three minutes, be careful not to bump the SRS unit; the airbags could accidentally deploy and cause damage or injuries.
- For additional precautions, refer to Restraint Systems.

Before removing the dashboard

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, then disconnect the positive cable.

NOTE: The original radio has a coded theft protection circuit. Be sure to get the customer's code number before.
- disconnecting the battery.
- removing the No. 47 (7.5 A) fuse from the under-hood fuse/relay box.
- removing the radio.

After service, reconnect power to the radio and turn it on. When the word "CODE" is displayed, enter the customer's 5-digit code to restore radio operation.




2. Install the short connectors (RED).

Driver's:
Remove the access panel, then disconnect the connector between the cable reel and driver's airbag.




Front passenger's:
Remove the glove box, then disconnect the connector between the front passenger's airbag and SRS main harness.