Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

Instrument Panel Mounting Locations:

Instrument Panel Installation:

Tilt Steering Column:

1. Remove rear console box, then the cup holder.
2. On manual transmission models, turn over shift lever boot of front end.
3. On automatic transmission models, remove select lever cover.
4. On all models, remove center console and radio assembly.
5. Remove lower cover, then disconnect seat belt timer connector.
6. Remove glove box, then the center console.
7. Remove two steering column mounting bolts, then lower steering column. Remove hood opener lever.
8. Set temperature control switch to Max. Cold and mode selector switch to defroster position.
9. Disconnect temperature and mode control cables from link.
10. Disconnect harnesses and remove bolts/nuts shown in Fig. 22.
11. Remove front defroster grille and two bolts shown in Fig. 23.
12. Remove instrument panel assembly. Disconnect speedometer cable from back of instrument cluster.
13. Reverse procedure to install. When setting instrument panel into position, push three pins into grommets on body panel, Fig. 24.