Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/InstallationSpecial Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component location and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Before removing the heater control panel, turn the ignition switch ON (II), and turn the mode switch of the heater control switch in HEAT position.
2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
5. Remove these items:
- Center console
- Driver's dashboard lower cover
- Driver's dashboard under cover
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover
- Glove box
- Kick panels, both sides
- A-pillar trim, both sides
- Steering column
6. From outside of the passenger's door, gently pry up on the bottom of the dashboard side cover (A) to release the lower clip (B) and hook (C), then release the remaining clip (D) and hooks (E) to remove the cover
Driver's side
7. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire harness connector (A), driver's door wire harness connectors (B), wiper subwire harness connectors (C), antenna lead (D), clutch pedal position switch connector (E) (on M/T model), and brake pedal position switch connector (F), and disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (G) and engine compartment wire harness connectors (H) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (I).
8. Disconnect the air hose (J) from the in-car temperature sensor (K).
Middle portion
9. From the driver's side, disconnect the SRS control unit connector (A), floor wire harness connectors (B), and engine compartment wire harness connectors (C), and using a T30 Torx hit, remove the ground bolt (D). On the A/T model, disconnect the parking pin shift connector (E) and shift lock solenoid connector (F).
Passenger's side
10. From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connectors (A), engine wire harness connector (B), A/C subharness connectors (C), passenger's door wire harness connector (D), and front sensor wire harness connector (E).
11. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
12. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D), and lift up on the dashboard/steering hanger beam (E) to release it from the guide pins (F, G) and hook (H).
13. Carefully remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam through the door opening.
14. Install the dashboard/steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard/steering hanger beam fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard mounting bolts of the middle portion before reinstallation.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure, 02-04 models , 05-06 models and the power window control unit reset procedure.