Overhaul

Instrument Panel Assembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove the combination meter assembly.
2. Remove the audio.
3. Remove the GPS antenna.
4. Remove the heater vent duct.
5. Remove the bolts securing the passenger's side airbag module to the steering support beam.







6. Remove the claws, and remove the passenger's airbag module.







ASSEMBLY

CAUTION: Be careful with the wiring harness routing during installation. When installing to the vehicle body, pinching the wiring harness may cause open circuits and shorts.

Attach each part in the reverse order of disassembly, until the instrument panel assembly is formed.

NOTE: Method of installing insulator
- Adhesive
Use polyurethane adhesive. When assembling the instrument panel assembly, wait until the adhesive has evaporated to prevent filling of the smell in the compartment.

- Double-sided tape
Use commercial double-sided tape. (Use strong double-sided adhesive tape.)

Tightening torque:
Instrument panel lower: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
Passenger's airbag module: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)