Instrument Panel Assembly
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLYInstrument Panel:
REMOVAL
CAUTION:
- All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
- Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument panel.
1. REMOVAL OF INSTRUMENT PANEL ONLY
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the lower cover.
3. Disconnect the in-vehicle sensor hose and connector.
4. Remove the console front cover and console cover.
5. Loosen the screws, and then remove the center console panel.
6. Disconnect the connectors of A/C control panel and hazard switch.
7. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the side console panel.
8. Remove the passenger's airbag module.
9. Remove the two steering column installation bolts.
10. Loosen the four instrument panel installation bolts. (Do not remove the lower bolts for alignment of install location.)
11. Remove the combination meter assembly.
12. Loosen the instrument panel installation screws.
13. Remove the instrument panel center compartment.
14. Remove the radio.
15. Remove the side cover of instrument panel assembly (both side), and then loosen two bolts.
16. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
NOTE: Remove the front pillar upper trim if necessary.
17. Disconnect the combination meter harness connector.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the connector by pulling harness.
2. REMOVAL OF INSTRUMENT PANEL WITH STEERING BEAM
1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the lower cover.
3. Remove the console front cover and console cover.
4. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the side console panel.
5. Remove the steering column.
6. Loosen the four instrument panel installation bolts.
7. Remove the driver's and passenger's airbag module.
8. Loosen the steering beam installation bolts.
9. Loosen the brake pedal installation bolts.
10. Remove two clips from the edge of instrument panel assembly.
11. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the connector by pulling harness.
NOTE:
- If necessary, make matching marks for easy reassembly.
- When storing the removed instrument panel, place it standing up on the floor.
INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to snag the harness.
- Make sure to connect the harness connector.
NOTE: When setting the instrument panel into position, push the hook into grommet (A) on the body panel.
