DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION


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1.  Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait the one minute.

2.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Console (See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(2)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(3)  Inner scuff plate (See INNER SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(4)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(5)  Side panels (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(6)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(7)  Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(8)  Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(9)  Center panel unit (See CENTER PANEL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(10)  Steering shaft installation nuts (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(11)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
(12)  TCM (AT) (See TCM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SJ6A-EL].)
(13)  A/C amplifier (See A/C AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER].) (See A/C AMPLIFIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER].)
(14)  Auto light/wiper control module (See AUTO LIGHT/WIPER CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove the nuts.

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4.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

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1
Nut
2
Bolt A
3
Bracket
4
Bolt B
5
Cap
6
Bolt C
7

Warning
•  Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

5.  Remove the dashboard.

6.  Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.

7.  Install in the reverse order of removal.


Dashboard Removal Note

1.  Loosen the front door hinge installation bolts.

Caution
•  Do not pull out the bolt completely. Otherwise, the front door may fall off and the lower hinge may get deformed and damaged.
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2.  Half-open the door and pull out the bolt at both ends of the dashboard so that the bolt will not interfere with the door.

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