Dashboard Replacement

Dashboard

Replacement

1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the:
- Front seats
- Front and rear consoles
- Dashboard lower cover
- Knee bolster
- Glove box
- Clock
- Moonroof switch
- Stereo radio/cassette

2. Lower the steering column.






NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it with a shop towel.




3. Remove the nuts, then remove the front passenger's airbag bracket.




4. Disconnect the air mix control cable and connectors.




5. Disconnect the antenna lead.




6. Disconnect the connectors from the under-dash fuse/relay box.
7. Remove the access panels cm both sides.






CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

8. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the dashboard.

CAUTION: Use protective tape on the bottom of the front pillar trim.






NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
- To prevent damage to the shift lever and A/T gear position indicator panel, wrap them with a shop towel.

9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the body correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched, and that the dashboard is not interfering with the air mix control cable.