Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. Remove console assembly as follows:

Fig. 18 Exploded View Of Console Assembly:

a. Remove cup holder and console plug, Fig. 18.
b. Remove rear console assembly.
c. Remove radio panel and radio.
d. Remove switch trim panel C and console side cover.
e .Remove front console trim panel.
f. On models with manual transaxle, remove shift lever knob.
g. Remove front console assembly.

Fig. 19 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel:

2. Remove hood release handle and rheostat, Fig. 19.
3. Remove switch trim panel B and knee protector assembly.
4. Remove steering column cover.
5. Remove glove compartment striker, glove compartment and cross pipe cover.
6. Using a flat tip screwdriver, remove center air outlet assembly.
7. Remove heater control assembly retaining screws.
8. Remove meter bezel.
9. Remove combination meter.
10. On models with mechanical type speedometer, proceed as follows:
a. Disconnect speedometer at transaxle, then remove adapter locks from instrument panel.
b. Slightly pull speedometer cable toward passenger compartment and remove adapter.
11. Remove speaker or instrument panel top covers.
12. Disconnect instrument panel harness connector.
13. Remove steering column retaining bolts.
14. Remove instrument panel assembly.
15. Reverse procedure to install.
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