Steering Hanger Beam Replacement
Steering Hanger Beam ReplacementNOTE:
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the steering hanger beam.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard.
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
- Driver's dashboard panel
- Gauge control module
- Shift lever:
- A/T model
- M/T model
- Audio unit
- Front passenger's airbag
3. Remove the bolts (A) from the dashboard.
4. Detach the harness clips (B) securing the antenna lead (C) and hazard warning switch wire harness(D).
5. From the back of the dashboard, remove the screws (A).
6. Disconnect the accessory power socket connector (B), auxiliary jack connector (C), cruise control main switch connector (D).
7. With the help of an assistant, separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.
8. Install the beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.