Removal and Replacement
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/InstallationSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap lit with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Center console
- Driver's dashboard lower cover
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover
- Center pocket
- Glove box
- Driver's dashboard undercover
- Kick panels, both sides, 2-door, 4-door
- A-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door without side curtain airbags, 2-door with side curtain airbags, 4-door without side curtain airbags, 4-door with side curtain airbags
- Steering column
4. Remove the screw (A) and release the clip (B), then remove the driver's center lower cover (C) by releasing the hooks (D).
5. Release the clip, then remove the passenger's center lower cover (A) and the rear vent duct (B) by releasing the hooks (D) and the hook (E) ('04-07 models).
6. Remove the SRS unit.
Driver's side
7. From under the dash, disconnect the roof wire harness connector (A) (with moonroof), clutch switch connectors (B) (on M/T model), and brake switch connector (C), floor wire harness connectors (D), engine compartment wire harness connectors (E), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (F) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (G), then release the wire harness clip (H). On auto A/C model, disconnect the air hose (I).
NOTE: Lift the white wire harness connector locks (J) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse box.
Middle portion (shift lever portion)
8. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A), rapid antenna connector (B), antenna lead (C), and A/C subharness connector (D), then release the wire harness clips (E).
Using a T30 Torx bit, remove the ground bolt (F). On A/T model, disconnect the parking pin switch connector (G) and shift lock solenoid connector (H).
Middle portion (passenger's side)
9. From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connector (A), power transistor connector (B), and engine wire harness connector (C), then release the wire harness clips (D).
Passenger's side
10. From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), floor wire harness connector (B), and blower motor connector (C). On vehicles with navigation system, disconnect connectors (D).
11. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
12. Remove bolts, then remove the brake pedal support member (A).
13. Cover the parking brake handle to protect it.
14. Open the driver's door, and remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D), and clips (E) and lift up on the dashboard (F)/steering hanger beam to release it from the guide pins (G, H).
NOTE: Before removing the dashboard/steering hanger beam, make sure all the harnesses have been disconnected.
15. Carefully remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam through the front door opening.
NOTE: Lay the dashboard/steering hanger beam on its front or back. Do not stand it on the lower console opening or you may damage it.
16. Remove the bolts (A), then remove the center bracket (B).
17. Install the dashboard/steering hanger beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Apply medium strength type liquid thread lock to the bolts securing the center bracket and the dashboard center frame before reinstallation.
- Reinstall the center bracket on the center frame, and slightly tighten the mounting bolts. Reinstall the dashboard/steering hanger beam on the body. After tightening both dashboard/steering hanger beam mounting bolts, tighten the center bracket mounting bolts and center frame mounting bolts.
- Make sure the dashboard/steering hanger beam fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure none of the wire harnesses are pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the radio station presets.
- Reset the clock.