Dashboard Removal/Installation
Dashboard Removal/InstallationSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
- An assistant is helpful when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. Remove these items:
- Center console
- Glove box
- Door opening trim, both sides as necessary, Coupe
- Front door opening trim, both sides as necessary, Sedan
- Front pillar trim, both sides
- Coupe
- Sedan
4. Disconnect the combination switch connectors, ignition switch connectors and driver's airbag connector, and lower the steering column. To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it with a shop towel.
Driver's side:
5. From outside the driver's door, disconnect the side wire harness connectors (A), cabin wire harness connectors (B) and door wire harness connectors (C) from the left (driver's) fuse box (D). Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connector (E).
6. From under the dash, disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (A, B), steering hanger beam wire harness connector (C), and the brake switch connector (D). On M/T model, disconnect the clutch switch connectors (E).
Middle portion:
7. From the passenger's side, pull the carpet (A) back as necessary. Disconnect the SRS wire harness connector (B), ECM/PCM connector (C), air mix control motor connector (D), evaporator temperature sensor connector (E) and antenna lead (F). On '00 model Sedan and '01-02 models, disconnect the dashboard wire harness connector (5) (G). Detach the ECM/PCM and the antenna lead harness clips (H). Detach the connector holders (I) from the floor. Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the ground bolt.
8. From the driver's side, disconnect the parking brake switch positive terminal (A), and detach the harness clips (B). On AT model, disconnect the parking pin shift connector (C), and the shift lock solenoid connector (D).
Passenger's side:
9. From outside the front passenger's door, disconnect the side wire harness connector (A), cabin wire harness connectors (B), roof wire harness connector (C) and the door wire harness connectors (D) from the right (passenger's) fuse box (E). Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connector(s) (F).
10. From under the dash, disconnect the steering hanger beam wire harness connectors (A), blower motor connector (B), blower resistor connector (C) and the recirculation control motor connector (D), then detach the harness clip (E), harness holder (F) and connector clip (G).
11. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D, E), and lift up on the dashboard (F) to release it from the guide pins (G).
12. Carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
13. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.