Removal And Installation

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY


Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Disconnect both the negative and positive battery terminals in advance.
1. Disconnect both negative and positive terminals, then wait at least 3 minutes.
2. Remove front center console. Refer to Removal And Installation.
3. Remove steering column assembly. Refer to Service and Repair.
4. Remove combination meter. Refer to Service and Repair.
5. Remove instrument panel upper cover and disconnect rear sonar speaker (if equipped).
6. Remove cluster lid C. Refer to Removal And Installation.
7. Remove display unit assembly. Refer to Base Audio.
8. Remove instrument lower/upper panel RH and glove box. Refer to Removal And Installation and IP-17, "Removal and Installation".
9. Release the clips, disconnect the optical sensor harness and remove defroster grille.
10. Release the clips, disconnect the connectors and remove RH, LH, and center speakers.
11. Remove RH/LH front pillar finishers. Refer to Service and Repair.
12. Remove the passenger air bag module nuts and disconnect the connectors. Refer to Front Passenger Air Bag Module.
13. Disconnect remaining optional equipment connectors (if equipped).
14. Remove instrument panel and pad assembly screws.





15. Release instrument panel and pad assembly lifting rearward away from steering member, then carefully remove through front door opening.

CAUTION:
Always use an assistant to steady the instrument panel and pad assembly during removal from vehicle interior.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.