Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig. 8 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel (automatic Seatbelt).:

Fig. 9 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel (manual Seatbelt).:

2. Remove two lower finish panel retaining screws, then the lower finish panel, Figs. 8 and 9.

Fig. 10 Knee Bolster Removal.:

3. On models equipped with knee bolster, proceed as follows:
a. Remove switch base and three knee bolster retaining screws, Fig. 10.
b. Remove four meter cluster retaining screws.
c. Remove knee bolster retaining clip, then the knee bolster.

Fig. 11 Instrument Panel Reinforcement Removal.:

4. On all models, remove four instrument panel reinforcement retaining screws, Fig. 11.
5. Remove steering column, as follows:
a. Disconnect junction block, ignition switch and horn electrical connector. Disconnect connector while lock lever is being pressed. Ensure not to pull wire.
b. Remove universal joint section retaining screws.

Fig. 12 Steering Column Removal.:

c. Remove steering column retaining bolts and nuts, Fig. 12, then the column.
6. Remove instrument cluster finish panel subassembly, then pull subassembly outward and disconnect rear defogger and rear wiper switch electrical connectors.
7. Remove four combination meter assembly retaining screws, then pull meter assembly outward and disconnect speedometer cable and electrical connector couplers.
8. Remove glove compartment door retaining screws, then the door.
9. Remove shift knob and shift lever boot.
10. Remove console box assembly retaining screws, then the console box.
11. Remove front console assembly retaining bolts, then pull console assembly outward and disconnect console electrical connector.
12. Remove four instrument cluster center trim panel retaining screws, then pull trim panel outward and disconnect cigarette lighter and ashtray electrical connectors.
13. Remove radio assembly retaining screws and bolts, then pull radio outward and disconnect electrical and antenna connectors.
14. Remove three heater control assembly retaining screws.
15. Remove glove compartment trim at back side of glove compartment.

Fig. 13 Disconnecting ECU Electrical Connectors.:

16. Disconnect three ECU electrical connectors, Fig. 13.

Fig. 14 Instrument Panel Retaining Screw & Bolt Location.:

17. Remove instrument panel retaining screws and bolts, Fig. 14, then pull instrument panel outward and disconnect speaker, rheostat and door control switch electrical connectors.
18. Remove instrument panel.
19. Reverse procedure to install.