Component Removal/Installation

Dashboard

Component Removal/Installation

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.

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

Instrument panel, Dashboard lower cover, Knee bolster removal:

1. Lower the steering column.
2. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then remove the instrument panel.
3. Remove the coin pocket.




4. Remove the screws and detach the clips, then remove the dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the connector.




5. Remove the knee bolster.
6. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Stereo radio/cassette. Heater control panel removal:

1. Remove the rear console, then remove the front console.
2. Loosen the bolts, then remove the stereo radio/ cassette by pulling it out. Disconnect the connector and antenna lead.






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.




3. Carefully pry the hazard warning switch and rear window defogger switch out of the heater control panel.
Disconnect the connectors.




4. Remove the screws.
Detach the harness clip and connector clip.




5. Disconnect the air mix control cable from the heater unit.




6. Pull the heater control panel out, then disconnect the connectors.

NOTE: Take care not to bend the air mix control cable.

7. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the connector and air mix control cable are connected properly.

Side air vent removal:

Driver's

1. Remove the dashboard lower cover.




2. Carefully pry the moonroof switch out of the side air vent, then disconnect the connector.




3. Remove the screw, then remove the side air vent.
4. Installation is the reverse of [he removal procedure.

NOTE: Make sure the connector is connected properly.

Front passenger's




Carefully pry the side air vent at the lower edge, then pull it out.

Side defogger trim removal:




Carefully pry the side defogger trim at the rear edge, then remove it.

Clock removal:




Carefully pry the clock at the left edge, then pull it out. Disconnect the connector.

Glove box removal:

1. Open the glove box.
2. Remove the screw, then remove the damper from the glove box.




3. Remove the screw, then remove the glove box.




4. Remove the damper and striker.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.