Instrument Panel - Replacement

NOTE: Removal and installation of the instrument panel is best accomplished by two people. Wiring and Circuit Protection for routing and connection locations.

Removal and Installation
1. Position front wheels in the straight ahead position.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable.
3. Remove cluster finish panel, please refer to Body and Frame/Interior Trim/Dash Board/Service and Repair/ Service and Repair










4. Disconnect all electrical connections from steering column switches.
5. Remove two bolts and reinforcement from under steering column.
6. Disengage insulator retainer and remove insulator.
7. Remove four nuts and absorber assembly from under steering column.

CAUTION: Do not rotate steering column shaft.






8. Disconnect park brake release cable and wiring connector from park brake and ignition switch wiring connector.






9. Remove four nuts retaining steering column to support, disconnect PRNDL cable (column shift) and lower column on front seat. Cover front seat to protect from damage.
10. Install lock cylinder to ensure that steering column shaft does not turn.






11. Remove four retaining screws from cluster, disconnect wiring and remove.
12. Remove one bolt at steering column opening attaching instrument panel to brace.






13. Remove one instrument panel brace retaining bolt (under the radio area).






14. Remove sound insulator under glove compartment by removing two pushnuts that secure insulator to studs on climate control case.
15. Remove three screws attaching glove compartment assembly to instrument panel and remove door assembly.
16. Remove air cleaner, battery and battery tray.






17. Disconnect wires of main wire loom in engine compartment. Disengage rubber grommet from dash panel then feed wiring through hole in dash panel into passenger compartment.
18. Remove RH and LH cowl side trim panels.






19. Disconnect wires from instrument panel at RH and LH cowl sides.
20. Remove one screw retaining instrument panel to LH side.






21. Remove one screw retaining instrument panel to RH side.






22. Pull up to unsnap RH and LH speaker opening covers and remove.











23. Using steering column and glove compartment openings and by reaching under instrument panel, disconnect all electrical connections, vacuum hoses, heater-A/C control cables and radio antenna cable.
24. Support panel and remove three screws attaching top of instrument panel to cowl top and disconnect any remaining wires. Remove panel from vehicle.
25. If panel is being replaced, transfer all components, wiring and hardware to the new panel.






26. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Check operation of all components including air bag indicator.