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Instrument Panel - Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: Take the proper precautions to protect the front face of the instrument panel from cosmetic damage during this service procedure.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. On LHD models, disconnect gearshift cable from the transaxle and disconnect the cable from the bracket in the engine compartment Shift Cable - Removal.
3. Remove the steering column Steering Column - Removal.
4. Remove the left and right side A-pillar trim panels A-Pillar Trim Panel - Removal.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connectors located on the A-pillars and disengage the instrument panel wire harness retainers from the A-pillars.
6. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs (2) that secure the rear of the instrument panel top cover (1) to the instrument panel (3).
7. Pull the instrument panel top cover rearward to disengage the retaining tabs at the front of the cover and remove the cover.





8. Remove the two screws (1) that secure the defroster duct (2) to the top of the instrument panel cover (3).





9. Remove the seven bolts (2) that secure the front of the instrument panel (1) to the top of the dash panel (3).






NOTE: Right side shown. Left side similar.

10. Using Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the right and left side instrument panel end caps (1) to the instrument panel (2) and remove the end caps.





11. If equipped, remove the push-pin retainers (1) that secure the silencer (3) to the passenger side of the instrument panel (2) and remove the silencer.





12. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the passenger side of the HVAC air distribution housing (4) to the underside of the instrument panel support (3).
13. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness from the HVAC wire harness connector (2).





14. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the passenger side end of the HVAC housing (3) to the underside of the instrument panel support (2).





15. Remove the screws (3) that secure the knee blocker cover (2) to the driver side of the instrument panel (1) and remove the cover.





16. Remove the four bolts (3) that secure the knee blocker (2) to the instrument panel support (1).
17. Lift the knee blocker upwards to disengage the retaining tabs that secure the knee blocker to the support and remove the knee blocker.





18. On LHD models, remove the front floor console Floor Console - Removal.
19. On RHD models, remove the cover from the floor mounted gear selector.
20. Remove the six plastic retainers (2) that secure the instrument panel console (1) to the instrument panel.
21. Disconnect the wire harness connectors (3) from the back of the console and remove the console.
22. Remove the occupant restraint controller (ORC) located on the floor panel at the center of the instrument panel support Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal.





23. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the driver side of the HVAC air distribution housing (2) to the underside of the instrument panel support (3).





24. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the HVAC housing (2) to the front of the instrument panel support (3), near the lower center of the instrument panel.






NOTE: Right side shown. Left side similar.

25. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the instrument panel center support brackets (3).
26. Remove the four bolts (2) that secure each instrument panel center support bracket to the instrument panel support (1) and the floor panel (4).
27. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the top of each instrument panel center support bracket to the instrument panel support and remove the brackets.





28. Remove the right and left side cowl trim panels Cowl Trim Panel - Removal.
29. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors located below each end of the instrument panel and disengage the wire harness retainer from the cowl panel.
30. Remove the three bolts (1) that secure each end of the instrument panel (4) to the cowl side panels (2).
31. Lift the instrument panel upward to disengage the retaining tab (3) that secures each end of the instrument panel to the cowl side panels.

NOTE: On LHD models, route the gear shift cable thought the dash panel while removing the instrument panel.

32. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle.

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