Steering Hanger Beam

Steering Hanger Beam Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the dashboard.
2. Remove the following parts from the dashboard:
- Gauge assembly
- Audio unit




3. From under the middle of the dash: release the passenger's airbag connector (A) from the connector holder (B), and disconnect the connector. Detach the harness clips (C), and remove the ground bolts (D).




4. From the driver's side, if applicable, disconnect and detach the SRS wire harness connector (A). If equipped, disconnect the cruise control unit connector (B).




5. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (A) from the right (passenger's) fuse box (B). Detach the harness clip (C) and connector clip (D), and remove the ground bolt (E).




6. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (A) from the left (driver's) fuse box (B). Disconnect and detach the dashboard wire harness connector (C). Detach the dashboard wire harness connectors (D, E, F) from the connector holder (G), the steering hanger beam (H) and the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (B). Detach the harness clip (I), and remove the ground bolt (J)




7. Remove the screws (A, B, C) and the front passenger's airbag mounting nuts from the dashboard.




8. Separate the dashboard (A) and steering hanger beam (B).
9. Install the steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness (C) and steering hanger beam wire harness (D) are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.