Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Electronic modules are sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

1. Remove the driver-side air bag module.




2. Remove the two front door scuff plates
1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the two front door scuff plates.




3. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.
1. Remove the two pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the two A-pillar lower trim panels.




4. Disconnect the electrical connectors located by the LH cowl.




5. Position the hood latch release handle aside.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. Position the hood latch release handle aside.




6. Remove the utility compartment.
1. Remove the four pin-type retainers.
2. Remove the utility compartment.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.




7. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
1. Release the upper clips and rotate the cover outward to release the lower pivot retainers.




8. Remove the steering column lower cover.
1. Remove the screws.
2. Remove the steering column lower cover.




9. If equipped, disconnect the shift cable.
1. Disconnect the shift cable.
2. Disconnect the shift cable from the retaining bracket.




10. Remove the steering column coupler access cover.




11. Disconnect the steering column coupler.
1. Remove the steering column coupler bolt.
2. Disconnect the steering column coupler.




12. Disconnect the electrical connectors.




13. Disconnect the climate control vacuum harness connector.




14. Disconnect the in-line electrical connector.




15. Remove the four instrument panel center brace bolts.
16. Remove the passenger-side air bag module.

17. Remove the instrument cluster.




18. Through the instrument cluster opening, remove the instrument panel nut.




19. Disconnect the vacuum harness connector.




20. Close the glove compartment.
1. Press the release tabs inward while raising the glove compartment.




21. Disconnect the electrical connectors at the blower motor.




22. Disconnect the antenna cable in-line connector.




23. Open the four A-pillar passenger assist handle covers.




24. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.
1. Remove the four bolts.
2. Remove the two A-pillar passenger assist handles.




25. Remove the two windshield side garnish mouldings.




26. Remove the instrument panel cowl top cover.




27. Remove the instrument panel cowl top bolt.




28. Remove the two instrument panel finish end panels.




29. Remove the four instrument panel cowl side bolts.

NOTE: This step requires an assistant.

30. Remove the instrument panel.
31. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
1. If necessary, transfer components.