Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. Disable airbag, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair.
2. Remove lower steering column cover. Set parking brake and shift gear selector to LOW.
3. Remove lower left instrument panel silencer, then disconnect PRNDL at column as follows:
a. Disconnect PRNDL cable eyelet from column actuating arm.
b. Release column insert lock tab.
c. Squeeze legs together and lift insert from steering column, leave insert free.
d. Place cable on instrument panel to avoid damage during removal.
4. Remove steering column as described in the "Steering Columns" section.
5. Remove lower right instrument panel silencer, then remove the forward console and instrument panel speaker grilles.
6. Remove A-pillar intermediate and sill scuff garnish moldings.
7. Disconnect hood release mechanism from side cowl.
8. Remove parking brake handle bracket, then disconnect brake light switch, parking brake switch and bulk head wiring connectors.
9. Disconnect ABS connector and resistor block, in engine compartment.
10. Remove grommet at instrument panel and feed wiring back into passenger compartment.
11. Remove two nuts securing instrument panel at left cowl side ramp bracket.
12. Remove six screws securing instrument panel at fence line.
13. Lift upward on instrument panel to clear roll up ramp. Roll instrument panel back and hang from short position of roll up hook.
14. With instrument panel hanging in short position, disconnect left side body wiring connectors.
15. Roll instrument panel to long position on roll up hook and proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect antenna cable.
b. Disconnect blower motor lead connection.
c. Disconnect temperature control cable from A/C or heater unit.
d. Disconnect vacuum lines from climate control assembly.
e. Disconnect right side body wiring connectors.
16. Carefully remove instrument panel from vehicle.
17. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
a. Do not kink or bind PRNDL guide tube and position tube in original location.
b. Adjust PRNDL pointer if necessary.
c. Reactivate airbag system, refer to MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES/AIRBAG ARMING/DISARMING.