Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal and Installation

Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal and Installation

Removal

CAUTION:

- Be careful not to scratch the instrument panel pad or other parts.
- Before servicing, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.

1) Disconnect the negative and positive battery negative terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
2) Remove the front pillar upper finishers (RH/LH). Refer to [Body Side Trim: Removal and Installation] Body Side Trim Removal and Installation.
3) Remove the combination meter. Refer to [Combination Meter: Removal and Installation] Service and Repair.
4) Remove audio unit. Refer to [Audio Unit: Removal and Installation] Audio Unit (BASE AUDIO), [Audio Unit: Removal and Installation] Audio Unit (MID - CC, PREMIUM - KC AUDIO) or [Audio Unit: Removal and Installation] Audio Unit (PREMIUM AUDIO - CREW CAB).
5) Remove cluster lid D. Refer to [Cluster Lid D: Removal and Installation] Cluster Lid D.
6) Remove two bolts (through glove box opening) that retain front passenger air bag module to the steering member.
7) Disconnect the passenger air bag module connectors.
- For removal/installation of the direct-connect SRS connectors, refer to [Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors Description] Direct-Connect SRS Component Connectors.
8) Remove the instrument stay (RH/LH) bolts.
9) Disconnect all remaining harnesses and connectors.
10) Remove the instrument panel and pad assembly.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.