Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to take the proper precautions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. On LHD models, remove the front floor consoleFloor Console - Removal.
3. On RHD models, remove the cover from the floor mounted gear selector.
4. Remove the six plastic retainers (2) that secure the instrument panel console (1) to the instrument panel.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connectors (3) from the back of the console and remove the console.




NOTE: Right side shown. Left side similar.

6. Pull the carpet back to gain access to the instrument panel center support brackets (3).
7. Remove the four bolts (2) that secure each instrument panel center support bracket to the instrument panel support (1) and the floor panel (4).
8. Disengage the retaining tab that secures the top of each instrument panel center support bracket to the instrument panel support and remove the brackets.