Instrument Panel, Removing/Installing
Instrument panel, removing/installingRemoving
^ remove steering wheel
^ insert screwdriver (as shown), loosen securing clamp for switch
^ remove switch
WARNING! Special precautions must be taken when working on airbag equipped vehicles.
^ remove instrument cluster
^ pull off three knobs for ventilation controls
^ unscrew and remove trim panel
^ screws located behind left and right knobs
^ remove housing screws
^ unscrew control unit
^ disconnect multi-pin connectors
^ remove cover on front passenger's side and pull out of bracket 1
^ remove shelf on driver's side
^ pull shelf off retaining clip 2 and bracket 3
Note: The wiring harnesses in the instrument panel are routed in cable ducts.
^ disconnect terminal connection or pull off multi-pin connector
A - remove wiring harness from relay carrier and relay plate with fuse box
^ ground wire
B - wiring harness outlet from instrument panel located here
C - terminal connections from tunnel located here. Detach connection from welded stud on cross member
Note: Switches need not be disconnected.
^ remove cover caps and take off screws
^ remove nuts from heater housing
^ remove Phillips screw from defroster duct
^ push-up defroster vent duct connector slightly, and carefully pull away from instrument panel
Installing
Install in reverse order, note the following:
^ push hose from defroster duct up and into blower nozzles
^ ensure secure fit
^ keeping side and bottom mounting screws loose, adjust gap between instrument panel and windshield to approximately 7.0 mm (9/32 in)
^ close both front doors
^ ensure retaining tabs of trim panel fit behind edge of housing
^ adjust instrument panel to same height as door trim panels
^ tighten instrument panel mounting screws
^ 5 Nm (3.7 ft lb)
^ reinstall steering wheel
^ 40 Nm (30 ft lb)