Instrument Panel Lower Section

Instrument Panel Lower Section

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
3 Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster




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NOTE:
LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.
Remove the driver side floor console extension.
- Remove the screw.
- Release the 2 clips.




5 Release the driver side closing trim panel.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the clip.




6 Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the vehicle diagnostic socket.




7 Remove the 6 lower screws from the instrument panel lower section.




8 Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Remove the 2 screws.




9 Release the instrument panel lower section.
- Remove the 2 upper screws.





10 Remove the instrument panel lower section.
- Release the driver lower air bag module harness.
- Disconnect the driver lower air bag module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the footwell lamp electrical connector.

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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the footwell lamp assembly.
- Release the 2 clips.





12 Remove the driver lower air bag module.
- Remove the 10 nuts.

Installation
1 Install the driver lower air bag module.
- Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
2 Install the footwell lamp assembly.
- Secure with the 2 clips.
3 Install the instrument panel lower section.
- Connect the footwell lamp electrical connector.
- Connect the driver lower air bag module electrical connector.
- Secure the driver lower air bag module harness.
4 Secure the instrument panel lower section.
- Install the 2 upper screws.
5 Install the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Install the 2 screws.
6 Install the 6 lower screws to the instrument panel lower section.
7 Install the driver side closing trim panel.
- Attach the vehicle diagnostic socket.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
8 Secure the driver side closing trim panel.
- Install the 4 screws.
- Install the clip.
9 Install the driver side floor console extension.
- Secure the 2 clips.
- Install the screw.

10 Install the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster

11 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System