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Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly

Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly

NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
2. Remove these items from the dashboard/steering hanger be(m:
- Center panel
- Instrument panel
- Gauge assembly
- Passenger's airbag




3. Open the driver's door, and gently pull out on the bottom of the dashboard side cover (A) to release the lower clip, then release the remaining clip and hooks (B), to remove the cover.




4. Remove the bolts (A, B) and screws (C) securing the dashboard (D) and steering hanger beam (E), and if equipped, disconnect the rear window defogger switch connector (F), cruise control main switch connector (G), and power mirror switch connector (H), and separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
5. Reassemble the dashboard and steering hanger beam in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness (I) is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are connected properly.