Instrument Panel, Dash Board

Removing And Installing Instrument Panel
- Remove glove box. Glove Compartment
- Remove passenger airbag, if equipped. Service and Repair
- Remove plate for heating controls.
- Remove hazard warning lamp switch. Hazard Warning Switch
- Unfasten and lower steering column.

Note: It is not necessary to remove the steering column only loosen and lower it. For a guide to loosen and lowering the steering column use the steering column removal procedure.

- Remove instrument cluster.





- Vehicles with passenger airbag: Unfasten screws and remove rod (1).





- Unclip left and right A-pillar trim panels.





- Remove screws and right dashboard trim panel.





- Remove bottom trim panel screws at left side.





- Pull bottom trim panel to the side out of the clips.





- Remove shift lever cover.
- Remove rear ashtray.
- Unscrew screws and remove parking brake lever.





- Remove screws and remove center console.





- Unclip frames for left and right defroster nozzles.
- Remove outer screws on left and right.

Note:
- Remove screw with a bit-switch over ratchet (short version).





- Remove left and right screws.
- Remove instrument panel.





- Vehicles with air conditioner: Lift control unit out and disconnect plug.