Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel, combination meter, audio and console assembly, take steps in the order shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:
- Disconnect both battery cables in advance.
- Disconnect air bag system line in advance.
- Never tamper with or force air bag lid open, as this may adversely affect air bag performance.
- Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
REMOVAL
A. Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
Remove kicking plate (RH/LH). Refer to "BODY SIDE TRIM".
B. Foot Rest
Remove foot rest. Refer to "FLOOR TRIM".
C. Dash Side Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (RH/LH).
D. Instrument Driver Panel Lower
1. Remove screws.
2. Remove data link connector.
3. Pull to disengage metal clip by removing panel in horizontal direction.
4. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and each electrical parts.
5. Remove the grommet, and remove hood lock cable.
E. Steering Column Lower Cover
1. Remove screws.
2. Disengage the tab, remove only lower side. (Upper side is integrated in combination meter.)
F. Combination Meter
After removing bolts, remove harness connector.
G. Spiral cable
Remove bolts and remove spiral cable. Refer to "SPIRAL CABLE".
H. Console Finisher (A/T RING) (A/T Models)
1. Move selector lever to the drive position.
I. Shift Knob (M/T Models)
Remove shift knob with turning counterclockwise. Refer to "SHIFT CONTROL".
J. Console Finisher (A/T Models)
1. Insert a thin flat-bladed screwdriver wrapped with tape from behind console finisher, and remove metal clip on back. Then pull up and back to disengage from front metal clip.
2. Disconnect A/C harness connector, and remove console finisher.
NOTE: A/C controller is assembled in the console finisher. Therefore, when installing and removing be careful not to use excessive force, etc.
K. Console Boot (M/T Models)
1. Insert a thin flat-bladed screwdriver wrapped with tape from behind console boot, and remove metal clip on back. Then pull up and back to disengage from front metal clip.
2. Disconnect A/C harness connector, and remove console boot.
NOTE: A/C controller is assembled in the console boot. Therefore, when installing and removing be careful not to use excessive force, etc.
L. Center Console
1. Remove coin holder and ashtray.
2. Remove screws.
3. Remove console sub-harness.
4. After removing, disassemble each parts. Refer to "CENTER CONSOLE".
NOTE: When removing console, be careful not to pull the harness.
M. Instrument Passenger Panel Lower
1. Remove cup holder.
NOTE: Insert a screwdriver wrapped with tape into square hole that can be seen from lower side. Pull stopper tab forward while pressing to lower side.
2. Remove screws and bolt.
3. Pull panel horizontally toward you and disengage from metal clip.
N. Instrument Side Panel (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect metal clips, and remove instrument side panel.
O. Unified Meter And A/C Amp.
Remove screws, and disconnect harness connector, and remove unified meter and A/C amp. Refer to "AUTO AMP".
P .Switch Mask (Without NAVI Models)
1. Remove pocket mat.
2. Remove screws.
3. Insert a screwdriver wrapped with tape into center square hole for instrument upper box pawl. Bend instrument upper box backward to create a front/back gap.
4. Insert another screwdriver wrapped with tape into the gap made in Step1. Push up switch mask, and remove.
Q. NAVI Switch (With NAVI Models)
Remove NAVI switch. Refer to "Removal and Installation of NAVI Switch".
R. Cluster Lid C
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect upper edge central pawl and metal clip.
3. Disconnect audio harness connector and pull out toward you.
CAUTION: Unit is heavy, so be careful not to pinch your fingers when working.
4. After remove cluster lid C and then remove triple meter, instrument upper box and audio unit. Refer to "CLUSTER LID C".
S. Display Unit (With NAVI Models)
Remove display unit. Refer to "Removal and Installation of Display Unit".
T. Front Pillar Garnish
Pull to inside of vehicle, disconnect metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to "BODY SIDE TRIM".
U. Instrument Driver Panel Upper
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect metal clips, then remove instrument driver panel upper.
V. Instrument Passenger Panel Upper
1. Remove screws.
2. Disconnect metal clips, then remove instrument passenger panel upper.
W. Instrument Side Finisher (RH)
Using a screwdriver wrapped with tape, pry up and remove instrument side finisher. Disconnect from metal clip and pull toward you.
X. Instrument Panel
Remove bolts, nut and screws, and remove instrument panel from passenger door opening portion.
INSTALLATION
To install, reverse the removal procedure sequence. Assemble the following three parts carefully.
J. Console Finisher (A/T Models)
1. Move selector lever to the drive position.
2. Bring console finisher to front side and connect front section metal clip.
3. After confirming secure connection of front section metal clip, connect rear section metal clip.
NOTE: Insert securely to make sure there is on clearance of seam between lower section of cluster lid C and front section of center console.
K. Console Boot (M/T Models)
1. Bring console boot to front side and connect front section metal clip.
2. After confirming secure connection of front section metal clip, connect rear section metal clip.
NOTE: Insert securely to make sure there is on clearance of seam between lower section of cluster lid C and front section of center console.
D. Instrument Passenger Panel Lower
After finishing work, check the lower clip from lower angle which the clip is properly inserted.