Removal

Airbag system wiring harness is routed near combination meter.

CAUTION:
- All Airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow and blue. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
- Be careful not to damage Airbag system wiring harness when servicing the instrument panel.

1. Disconnect GND cable from battery.






2. Remove shift knob (A) (MT model) and front cover (B).






3. Remove lower cover and then disconnect connectors to steering column.











4. Remove knee pad. Remove steering column assembly (with steering wheel.






5. Remove stopper (A) and then remove glove box.






6. Remove center panel side of both sides.






7. Remove tray (A) and console cover (B) while disconnecting connector.






8. Remove console box (A).






9. Remove front pillar upper trim of both sides.






10. Remove front pillar lower trim (A) of passenger side.
11. Remove passenger side airbag module.






12. Remove two bolts and lower steering column.






13. Set temperature control switch (A) to "FULL HOT" and then disconnect temperature control cable from bottom of heater unit.

NOTE: Do not move switch and link when installing.






14. Remove the installing bolts and screw.
15. Remove instrument panel carefully from the body while disconnecting connectors.

CAUTION: Be sure to hold socket section and not harness when disconnecting.






NOTE: Put matching mark, if necessary, for easy reassembly.