Instrument Cluster / Carrier: Service and Repair
Instrument Panel Part 1:
Instrument Panel Part 2:
Instrument Panel Part 3:
COMPONENTS
HINT: Screw shapes and size are indicated in the table. The codes ("A" -"H") correspond to those indicated.
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
a. Remove the 4 screws and front door scuff plate.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD
a. Remove the nut and cowl side trim board.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
3. REMOVE SIDE PANEL
4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
a. Remove the assist grip.
1. Using a screwdriver, remove the 2 assist grip plugs.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
2. Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.
b. Remove the front pillar garnish.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVERS
8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
Disconnect the 4 connectors, remove the 3 screws and combination switch.
9. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 2 screws and hood lock release lever.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and lower finish panel.
10. REMOVE SWITCH BASE
Using a screwdriver, lift up the switch base and remove it.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
11. REMOVE NO.2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN
13. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 screws and cluster finish panel.
14. REMOVE COMBINATION METER
a. Remove the 4 screws.
b. Remove the combination meter and disconnect the 4 connectors.
15. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL PANEL
a. Remove the 2 screws as shown in the illustration.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the integration panel, then disconnect the connectors.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
16. REMOVE RADIO TUNER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the 4 bolts and radio tuner assembly.
17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
18. DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
a. Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp.
b. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration.
19. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR
Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door.
20. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 FINISH PANEL
Remove the 3 screws and lower No.2 finish panel.
21. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER
a. 4WD:
Remove the transfer shift lever knob.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the shifting hole cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
22. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
a. w/ Seat heater:
Using a screwdriver, remove the seat heater switches, then disconnect the connectors.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the power mirror control switch, then disconnect the connector.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Using a screwdriver, remove the upper console panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
23. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX
a. w/ Pear heater A/C:
Using a screwdriver, remove the rear heater control panel, then disconnect the connector.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the 6 bolts and rear console box.
24. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET
Using a screwdriver, remove the console box pocket.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
25. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
Remove the 2 bolts, 2 clips and front console box.
26. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
a. Remove the 4 bolts and 3 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the lower instrument cover.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
27. REMOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kg.cm, 44 in.lb)
b. Remove the 2 bolts holding the front passenger airbag assembly and instrument panel reinforcement.
Torque: 20 N.m (204 kg.cm, 15 in.lb)
CAUTION:
- Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
- Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
28. REMOVE NO.4 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
a. Remove the nut.
b. Disconnect the connectors and remove instrument panel.
30. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
a. Disconnect the connectors.
b. Remove the screw and running light relay.
c. Remove the 3 bolts, nut and No.1 brace.
d. Remove the bolt, nut and No.2 brace.
e. Remove the 3 bolts, 4 nuts and instrument panel reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.