DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  The electronic module is sensitive to static electrical charges. If exposed to these charges, damage may result.

1.  Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the two front scuff plates.

(1)  Disengage the four pins.

(2)  Remove the two front scuff plates.

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3.  Remove the two A-pillar lower trims.

(1)  Disengage the two pins.

(2)  Remove the two A-pillar lower trims.

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4.  Disconnect the wiring harness connectors located inside the A-pillar lower trim.

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5.  Position the bonnet release lever out of the way.

(1)  Remove the nuts.

(2)  Position the bonnet release lever out of the way.

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6.  Remove the floor console. (See FLOOR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

7.  Remove the dashboard lower cover.

(1)  Disengage the upper clips and rotate the cover outward to release the lower pivot retainers.

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8.  Remove the steering column cover.

(1)  Remove the steering column upper cover.

(2)  Remove the screw.

(3)  Remove the steering column lower cover.

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9.  Remove the meter hood. (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

10.  Remove the audio unit. (See AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL.) (See AUDIO UNIT INSTALLATION.)

11.  Remove the climate control unit. (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

12.  Remove the instrument cluster. (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

13.  Remove the steering wheel. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

14.  Remove the steering shaft. (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

15.  Remove the transmission selector lever.

(1)  Disconnect the connector.

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(2)  Remove the bolts.

(3)  Remove the transmission selector lever.

(4)  Disconnect the connector.

(5)  Remove the bolts.

(6)  Remove the parking brake lever. (Position the parking brake lever aside.)

(7)  Disconnect the connector.

16.  Remove the cover panel.

(1)  Remove the pin‐type retainer.

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(2)  Release the retaining clip.

17.  Disconnect the connectors.

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18.  Disconnect the in-line connector.

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19.  Remove the glove compartment.

(1)  Press the stopper inward while opening the glove compartment.

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20.  Disconnect the blower motor connectors.

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21.  Disconnect the antenna feeder.

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22.  Open the A-pillar assist handle covers.

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23.  Remove the two assist handles.

(1)  Remove the four bolts.

(2)  Remove the A-pillar assist handle.

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24.  Remove the A-pillar trim.

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25.  Remove the dashboard top cover.

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26.  Remove the dashboard top bolt.

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27.  Remove the two side panels.

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28.  Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.

29.  Remove the bolts.

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30.  Remove the dashboard.

Note

•  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.

31.  Install in the reverse order of removal.