Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

WARNING: Handling the air bag module improperly can accidently deploy the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS, before handling the air bag module.




1. Rear Console box
2. Brake boot
3. Center panel
4. Bracket
5. Rear Console
6. Under cover
7. Glove Compartment
8. Glove Compartment cover
9. Upper column cover
10. Lower column cover
11. Driver-side air bag module
12. Steering wheel
13. Combination SW
14. Meter hood
15. Instrument cluster
16. Passenger-side air bag module
17. Steering shaft
18. Hood release lever
19. Side panel
20. Dashboard

2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Remove the dashboard, removing the A-pillar trim and the selector lever.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Rear Console Box Removal Note




1. Remove the rear console box using a screwdriver which has been wrapped in tape.

Brake Boot Removal Note




1. Remove the brake boot installation screws.

Center Panel Removal Note




1. Remove the screws.
2. Pull the center panel to disengage the clips.

Rear Console Removal Note




1. Remove the rear console installation screws and nuts.

Rear Console Disassembly Note
1. Open the rear console lid.
2. Apply a piece of protective tape to each side of the rear console next to hinges.
3. Remove the rear console lid lower installation screws from rear console lid lower.
4. Insert a small pry tool (152.5 mm {6.0 in} from the top of the rear console lid lower) between the rear console lid upper and lower.
5. Pry slightly and repeat on the opposite side.
6. Grasp and slide the rear console lid lower downward to remove it.
7. Remove the lid lock installation screws, then remove the lid lock.
8. Remove the cup holder installation screws from cup holder, then remove the cup holder.




9. Remove the rear console lid upper installation screws from lid hinge, then remove the rear console lid upper.

Meter Hood Removal Note
1. Tilt the steering shaft down.
2. Remove the cap and panel light control switch.




3. Remove the meter hood installation screws.
4. Pull the meter hood to disengage the clips.

Steering Shaft Removal Note




1. Remove the steering shaft installation bolts.

Side Panel Removal Note




1. Pull the side panel to disengage pins and the clips.

Dashboard Removal Note




1. Pull the dashboard up and forward to remove it.
2. Disconnect the harness connectors.

Dashboard Installation Note




1. Set the dashboard installation pin into its hole.