DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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L.H.D.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Heat duct (passenger side) (See HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)
(6)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(11)  Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(12)  Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(13)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)
(14)  Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(15)  Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(16)  Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(17)  Combination switch (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(18)  Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(19)  Center panel unit (vehicles with audio unit) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(20)  Center panel (vehicles without audio unit) (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(21)  Climate control unit (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)
(22)  Shift lever (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)
(23)  Selector lever (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(24)  Interlock cable (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(25)  Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(26)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(27)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(28)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(29)  Sail garnish (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(30)  Windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(31)  Steering shaft cover (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)
(32)  Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L.H.D.].)

3.  Disconnect antenna feeder No.2 from the antenna feeder No.1. (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

4.  Disconnect antenna feeder No.1 clip from the A-pillar inner panel.

5.  Disconnect the dashboard wiring harness connectors.

6.  Remove nuts A and bolts B then remove the dashboard bracket.

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7.  Remove nut C and bolt D from the outside of the vehicle (upper dashboard area).

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8.  Remove nuts E and F shown in the figure.

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9.  Disconnect the A/C unit related connector.

10.  Remove the caps, remove bolts I and J. (See Bolt I Removal/Installation Note)

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11.  Lift the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, disconnect the A/C unit, and then rotate the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it from the vehicle. (See Dashboard Removal Note)

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


R.H.D.

1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Glove compartment cover (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Heat duct (passenger side) (See HEAT DUCT COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)
(6)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Front console component (See FRONT CONSOLE COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(11)  Driver-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(12)  Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(13)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
(14)  Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(15)  Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(16)  Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(17)  Combination switch (See COMBINATION SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(18)  Center panel unit (vehicles with audio unit) (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(19)  Center panel (vehicles without audio unit) (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(20)  Climate control unit (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].) (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)
(21)  Shift lever (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [F35M-R].) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [B65M-R].)
(22)  Selector lever (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(23)  Interlock cable (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(24)  Passenger-side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(25)  Side panel (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(26)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(27)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(28)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(29)  Sail garnish (See SAIL GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(30)  Steering shaft cover (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)
(31)  Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [R.H.D.].)

3.  Disconnect antenna feeder No.2 from the antenna feeder No.1. (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO.2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION)

4.  Disconnect antenna feeder No.1 clip from the A-pillar inner panel.

5.  Disconnect the dashboard wiring harness connectors.

6.  Remove nuts A and bolts B then remove the dashboard bracket.

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7.  Remove nut C and bolt D from the outside of the vehicle (upper dashboard area).

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8.  Remove nuts E and F shown in the figure.

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9.  Disconnect the A/C unit related connector.

10.  Remove the caps, remove bolts I and J. (See Bolt I Removal/Installation Note)

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11.  Lift the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, disconnect the A/C unit, and then rotate the dashboard in the direction of the arrow (2) and remove it from the vehicle. (See Dashboard Removal Note)

12.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


Dashboard Removal Note

Warning
•  When the dashboard is removed from the vehicle, it could fall and cause injury. Always perform the procedure with at least another person to prevent the dashboard from falling.
Caution
•  When the dashboard is removed from the vehicle, be careful not to damage the door and surrounding area.

1.  Take the dashboard out through the opened front door.


Bolt I Removal/Installation Note

1.  If the bolt falls off during the removal and installation procedure, remove it from the service hole shown in the figure.

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Dashboard Installation Note

1.  When inserting the bolt on the dashboard side, verify that the through-hole positions of the air intake duct and A/C unit are aligned.

L.H.D.

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R.H.D.

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