Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

CRASH PAD

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the front seats and then remove the front seats.

CAUTION: Take care not to scratch the trim when removing the front seats.









3. Remove the 4 screws holding the floor console side cover.






4. Remove the 2 screws holding the floor console assembly and then pull out the floor console.






5. Remove the air bag module.

CAUTION: For instructions on the removal of the air bag module and clock spring.






6. Remove the steering wheel.






7. Remove the 3 screws holding the steering column lower shroud and then remove the steering column lower and upper shroud.






8. Disconnect and remove the multifunction switch (3 screws).






9. Remove the driver side lower crash pad panel (3 screws) and hood release cable.






10. Remove the instrument cluster facia panel (2 screws).






11. Remove the instrument cluster (4 screws).






12. Remove the ash tray and then remove the 4 screws holding the center facia panel.









13. Remove the center facia panel and disconnect the connectors.
14. Remove the audio unit.
15. Remove the glove box and the side cover (7 screws).









16. Pry loose the front pillar trim and remove the bolts holding the crash pad.






17. Remove the 8 bolts holding the main crash pad.






18. Disconnect the connectors and then remove the main crash pad.






19. Installation is the reverse of removal. Connect all connectors securely.