RHD

REMOVAL.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS, WARNINGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

RHD Instrument Panel:

CAUTION: Lock the steering wheel in the straight ahead position. this will prevent clockspring damage when the steering column is removed from the vehicle.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the floor console. Refer to Body, Interior, Center Console, Removal.

RHD Instrument Panel End Cover:

3. Remove the right and left side instrument panel end covers. Using the finger grip feature, pull straight away from the instrument panel to disengage the 3. retaining clips.
4. Remove the right and left side A-pillar trims. Refer to Body, Interior.

Instrument Panel Top Cover Center Retaining Screws:

5. Loosen the 2. screws retaining the instrument panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille .
6. Using the heel of both hands, lift up to unclip and remove the instrument panel top cover.
7. Unclip and remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Top Cover, Removal.
8. Remove the 2. screws retaining the lower steering column cover and remove the cover from the vehicle.
9. Remove the 2. screws retaining the steering column shroud and remove the shroud from the vehicle.
10. Disconnect the clockspring, wiper/washer, multi-function, ignition and if equipped, the two SKIM module connections and the shift interlock cable on automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
11. Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt retaining pin.

CAUTION: The steering wheel must be in the locked position before removing the coupler pinch bolt or clockspring damage can occur.

Steering Shaft Coupler Pinch Bolt Location:

12. Remove the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt and separate the shafts by pulling them straight apart.
13. Remove the 4. steering column retaining nuts and remove the column from the vehicle.
14. Pull back the weather-stripping and remove the right and left side lower kick panels.
15. Rotate the A/C outlet registers to the full down position. Grip each outlet at its outboard end and gently over rotate to release from its pivot point. Swing outlet straight out and remove by hand
16. Remove the 4. HVAC control knobs by pulling them straight off the switch shaft by hand.

Center Bezel Retaining Screws:

17. Remove the 2. screws from the center instrument bezel.
18. Remove the center instrument panel bezel. Gently pull it straight out to unsnap the 4. retaining clips.
19. Remove the 2. HVAC control head retaining screws. Pull the control away from the instrument panel and rotate the control horizontally to position the assembly through the hole in the instrument panel. This will eliminate the need to disconnect the control cables.
20. Unclip the Data Link Connector (DLC) from the right side of the instrument panel reinforcement.
21. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness from behind the right kick panel. To disconnect the harness remove the 2. screws retaining the instrument panel connector to the steering column casting. Remove the plastic clips from the connector retainer. Unclip the bottom retainer and slide the mated instrument panel and headlamp connectors out of the holder. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector.
22. Disconnect the 3. wire harnesses from the top of the instrument panel.
23. Unclip the wire harness along the center console and disconnect the airbag control module, parking brake and transmission range indicator lamp if equipped.
24. Gently pry the right front door wire harness boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect the right door wire harness connector.
25. Gently pry the left front door wire harness boot away from the A-pillar to access and disconnect the left door wire harness connector.
26. Disconnect the radio antenna located below the glove compartment.
27. Remove the 4. instrument panel retaining fasteners from the top of the instrument panel.

Center Instrument Panel Retaining Bolts:

28. Remove the 2. instrument panel retaining bolts which attach the instrument panel to the body at the tunnel bracket.

RHD Instrument Panel Retaining Left Side Bolts:

RHD Instrument Panel Right Side Retaining Bolts:

29. Remove the 4. instrument panel retaining bolts from the right and left side body side cowls.
30. With the assistance from another person, guide the HVAC control head through the instrument panel opening while removing the instrument panel.
31. If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all parts to new instrument panel.

INSTALLATION

Instrument Panel Wire Harness Connector:

1. Before installing the instrument panel, be certain the 2. instrument panel wire harness connector retaining screws have been removed. The wire bundle should hang between the two connector mounting tabs on the instrument panel.
2. If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all parts to new instrument panel.
3. With the assistance from another person, install the instrument panel into the vehicle. Guide the HVAC control head through the instrument panel opening while installing the assembly.
4. Install the 4. instrument panel retaining bolts to the right and left side body side cowls.
5. Install the 2. instrument panel retaining bolts which attach the instrument panel to the body at the tunnel bracket.
6. Install the 4. instrument panel retaining fasteners to the top of the instrument panel.
7. Connect the radio antenna located below the glove compartment.
8. Connect the left door wire harness connector.
9. Connect the right door wire harness connector.
10. Connect the ACM, parking brake, and transmission range indicator lamp wiring connectors if equipped.
11. Connect the 3. wire harnesses to the top of the instrument panel.
12. Connect the instrument panel wire harness connector. Install the plastic clips to the connector retainer. To connect the harness install the 2. screws retaining the instrument panel connector to the steering column casting. Connect the instrument panel wire harness to the right kick panel.
13. Clip the Data Link Connector (DLC) to the right side of the instrument panel reinforcement.
14. Pull the control through the instrument panel and rotate the control horizontally to position the assembly through the hole in the instrument panel. Install the 2. HVAC control head retaining screws.
15. Install the center bezel. Gently push it to snap the 4. retaining clips.
16. Install the 2. screws to the center instrument bezel.
17. Install the 4. HVAC control knobs by pushing them straight on the switch shaft by hand.
18. Position the A/C outlets over the outlet housing and firmly snap into place. Verify that they pivot properly.
19. Install the right and left side lower kick panels and replace the weather-stripping if removed.
20. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Install the 4. steering column retaining nuts.
21. Connect the upper and lower steering column shafts. Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt.
22. Install the steering shaft coupler pinch bolt retaining pin.
23. Connect the clockspring, wiper/washer, multifunction, ignition and if equipped, the two SKIM module connections and the shift interlock cable on automatic transaxle equipped vehicles.
24. Install the 2. screws retaining the steering column shroud and install the shroud on the steering column.
25. Install the 2. screws retaining the lower steering column cover.
26. Install the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Instrument Panel Top Cover, Installation.
27. Install the instrument panel top cover.
28. Install the 2. screws retaining the instrument panel top cover. Located in the defroster grille.
29. Install the right and left side A-pillar trims. Refer to Body, Interior.
30. Install the right and left side instrument panel end cover.
31. Install the floor console. Refer to Body, Interior, Center Console, Installation.
32. Disconnect the battery negative cable.