Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

CRASH PAD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the front seats and then remove the front seats.






CAUTION: Take care not to scratch the trim when removing the fronts seats.

3. Remove the cowl side trim, front pillar.









4. Remove the console assembly.






5. Remove the air bag module.






CAUTION: For instructions on the removal of the air bag module and clock spring, refer to Air Bag. Air Bag Systems

6. The steering wheel mounting nut, and remove the steering wheel.






Tightening torque: 39.2-49.0 N.m (4.0-5.0 kgf.m, 28.9-36.2 lbf.ft)

7. Remove the 3 screws holding the steering column lower shroud and then remove the steering column lower and upper shroud.






8. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (3 screws).






9. Disconnect the hood release cable and connectors from the cover. After removing the 2 screws, remove the crash pad under cover of the passenger compartment.






10. After loosening the 2 screws, remove the cluster housing.






11. After loosening the 4 screws, remove the cluster.






12. Open the ashtray. Insert a screw driver into the area between the center facia panel lower portion and ashtray, and then pull out the center facia panel lower portion. Lift up the center facia panel with hand.






13. After disconnecting the switch connectors, remove the center facia panel.
14. Remove the audio mounting screws and the gauge mounting screws to remove the audio assembly.






15. After loosening the 6 mounting screws shown in the illustration, remove the glove box.






16. Disconnect the glove box lamp connector and then remove the lamp.






17. Remove the main crash pad mounting bolts.






18. Remove the crash pad.






19. Installation is the reverse of removal and connect all connectors securely.