Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal/Installation:

Instrument Cluster Bezel Removal
1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel retaining screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the bezel from the instrument panel.

Installation
1. Position the bezel on the instrument panel.
2. Install the bezel retaining screws. Tighten the screws with 3 Nm (24 in. lbs.) torque.

HEVAC, Lighter & Switch Bezel Removal/Installation:

HEVAC, Lighter And Switch Bezel Removal
1. Remove the bezel retaining screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the bezel from the instrument panel.

Installation
1. Position the bezel on the instrument panel.
2. Install the bezel retaining screws. Tighten the screws with 3 Nm (24 in. lbs.) torque.

Instrument Panel Trim:

Instrument Panel Trim Removal
1. Remove the lower trim panel retaining screws from the instrument panel.
2. Remove the lower trim panels from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the trim plate retaining nuts from the interior of the instrument panel.
4. As applicable, separate the electrical controls and switches from the trim plate trim plate.
5. Remove the trim plate from the instrument panel.

Installation
1. Position the trim plate at the instrument panel and, as applicable, attach the controls and switches.
2. Install the trim plate retaining nuts at the interior of the instrument panel. Tighten the nuts with 1 Nm (10 in. lbs.) torque.
3. Position the lower trim panels on the instrument panel.
4. Install the lower trim panel retaining screws in the instrument panel. Tighten the screws with 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.

Instrument Panel Removal





1. Remove the instrument panel retaining screws from the dash panel.

Instrument Panel Trim:

2. Remove the left, lower trim panel from the instrument panel.
3. Remove the instrument panel retaining screws from the each A-pillar.





4. Remove the engine housing bracket retaining screws from the instrument panel.
5. Pull the instrument panel outward from the dash panel for clearance and disconnect the:
- wire harness connectors,
- defroster tubes,
- speedometer cable,
- heat/vent tube,
- PRNDL cable, and
- HEVAC temperature control cable from the instrument panel.

6. Remove the instrument panel from the dash panel and the engine housing.

Installation
1. Position the instrument panel at the dash panel and engine housing.
2. Connect the wire harness connectors, defroster tubes, speedometer cable, heat/vent tube, PRNDL cable, and HEVAC temperature control cable to the instrument panel.
3. Align the screw holes and install the engine housing bracket retaining screws to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws with 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.) torque.
4. Install the instrument panel retaining screws. Tighten the screws with 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
5. Position the left, lower trim panel on the instrument panel. Install and tighten the retaining screws with 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) torque.