Dashboard Removal/Installation

Component Removal and Installation

CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.

Instrument panel removal:


1. Lower the steering column.






2. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then carefully remove the instrument panel.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.

Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster removal:


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


1. Remove the screws, and detach the clips, then remove the driver's dashboard lower cover. If equipped with power mirrors and moonroof, disconnect the connectors.






2. Remove the bolts, then remove the knee bolster.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.







Glove box removal:

Remove the bolts, then remove the glove box.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.







Side air vent/Side defogger trim removal:


Center dashboard lower cover:






1. Remove:

- Driver's dashboard lower cover
- Glovebox


2. Remove the screws and bolt, then remove the center dashboard lower cover. Disconnect the accessory socket connector.
3. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.


Center panel removal:

1. Remove:

- Center dashboard lower cover
- Radio


2. Remove the rear window defogger switch and hazard warning switch, then disconnect the connectors.






3. Disconnect the air mix control cable, and remove the screws, then pull out the center panel.
4. Disconnect the connectors from the heater control unit.
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.


NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly. Adjust the air mix control cable.

Removal

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS section (24) before preforming repairs or service.


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


1. Remove:

- Front and rear consoles
- Console panel
- Driver's dashboard lower cover and knee bolster
- Glove box
- Center dashboard lower cover

2. Lower the steering column.

Warning: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the driver's
airbag connector before lowering the steering column.


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






3. Disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors, remove the nuts, then move the under-dash fusel relay box. Disconnect the antenna lead and moonroof relay connectors.
4. Remove the following parts from the dashboard.

- Driver's dashboard side cover
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover
- Dashboard center lid


5. Disconnect the connectors and air mix control cable.

Warning: To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the front passenger's airbag connector when the SRS main harness is disconnected.






6. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the dashboard.


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

7. If necessary, remove the dashboard frame from the dashboard.






8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.


NOTE: Before tightening the bolts, make sure the dashboard wire harnesses are not pinched. Make sure the connectors, antenna lead and air mix control cable are connected properly.