Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures. Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig. 7 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel:

2. Remove front console assembly, Fig. 7. Disconnect electrical connectors.
3. Remove lower cluster assembly. Disconnect electrical connectors.
4. Remove glove box and instrument panel passenger side lower cover assembly.
5. Remove passenger side knee bolster and front defroster grille.
6. Remove instrument panel assembly. Disconnect electrical connectors and heater/blower control cables. For further disassembly of instrument panel:
a. Remove passenger side air bag inflator module and place in safe, clean area.
b. Remove instrument panel cluster assembly.
c. Remove meter assembly.
d. Remove A/C heater control lever assembly.
e. Disconnect radio antenna lead, then remove radio.
f. Remove vent duct assembly and instrument harness assembly.
g. Remove side defroster grilles.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
8. On models equipped with airbag system, refer to Technician Safety Information for system disarming and arming procedures.