Removal and Installation
REMOVAL1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATES
2. REMOVE COWL SIDE BOARDS
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVERS
4. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH
a. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. W/ Tweeter speaker: Disconnect the connector.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
8. REMOVE COMBINATION SWITCH
9. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 2 screws and hood open lever.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and lower finish panel then disconnect the connector.
10. REMOVE NO.1 SAFETY PAD INSERT
Remove the 2 bolts and insert.
11. REMOVE NO.2 FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 2 bolts.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the No.2 finish panel.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
12. DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR
a. Using a screwdriver, pry out the glove compartment door finish plate.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
b. Remove the airbag connector from the glove compartment door finish plate.
c. Disconnect the airbag connector.
NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
13. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT
Remove the 3 nuts, 2 screws and glove compartment.
14. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, remove the panel, then disconnect the connectors.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
15. REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 4 screws and panel, then disconnect the connector.
b. Remove the front ash receptacle box from the panel.
c. Remove the 2 screws and front ash receptacle retainer from the panel.
16. REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the 3 screws.
b. Using a screwdriver, remove the panel, then disconnect the connector.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
c. Remove the clock, No.1 register and No.2 register from the panel.
17. REMOVE COMBINATION METER
18. REMOVE RADIO ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
a. Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag assembly.
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
b. Remove the 5 bolts, nut and instrument panel, then disconnect the connector.
21. REMOVE AUDIO AMPLIFIER
22. REMOVE NO.1 AND NO.2 BRACES
23. REMOVE NO.2 COWL BRACE
Torque: 20 N.m (205 kgf.cm, 15 ft.lbf)
24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.