Dashboard

Dashboard Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures before preforming repairs or service.

CAUTION:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:
- An assistant is helpful when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.

1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the radio's preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove:
- Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster
- Glove box
- Lower console cover and center pocket (A/T model)
- Center console and center upper pocket (M/T model)
- Center dashboard lower cover.
- Power window switch
- Driver's side air vent.
- Driver's side defogger trim.

4. Disconnect the driver's airbag connector, and lower the steering column.

NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it with a shop towel.




5. Remove the dashboard side cover. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fuse/relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead, and detach the harness clips. Remove the connector holder from the dashboard frame. Unbolt the control unit/relay bracket from behind the middle of the dashboard.




6. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover.




7. Disconnect the connectors and harness clips.
8. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the dashboard.

CAUTION: Use protective tape on the bottom of the front pillar trim.

9. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

NOTE:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors and antenna lead are connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.