Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal
2. Disconnect the wire connectors from the front seats and then remove the front seats.
CAUTION: Take care not to scratch the trim when removing the fronts seats.
3. Remove the cowl side trim, front pillar.
4. Remove the console assembly.
5. Remove the air bag module.
CAUTION: For instructions on the removal of the air bag module and clock spring, refer to RT group.
6. The steering wheel mounting nut, and remove the steering wheel.
Tightening torque: 40-50 Nm(400-500 kg.cm, 29.5-36.9 lb.ft)
7. Remove the 3 screws holding the steering column lower shroud and then remove the steering column lower and upper shroud.
8. Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (3 screws).
9. Disconnect the hood release cable and connectors from the cover. After removing the 2 screws, remove the crash pad under cover of the passenger compartment.
10. After loosening the 2 screws, remove the cluster housing.
11. After loosening the 4 screws, remove the cluster.
12. After removing the center facia panel with a screwdriver disconnect the switch connectors.
13. Remove the audio mounting screws and the gauge mounting screws to remove the audio assembly.
14. After loosening the 6 mounting screws shown in the illustration, remove the glove box.
15. Disconnect the glove box lamp connector and then remove the lamp.
16. Remove the main crash pad mounting bolts.
17. Remove the crash pad.
18. Installation is the reverse of removal and connect all connectors securely.