Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation: Notes
Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard/steering hanger beam.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Before removing the heater control panel, turn the ignition switch ON (II), and turn the mode switch of the heater control switch in HEAT position.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
- Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
- Remove these items:
- Center console (see CENTER CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Driver's dashboard lower cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Driver's dashboard under cover (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Glove box (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Kick panels, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- A-pillar trim, both sides (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - DOOR AREAS )
- Steering column (see STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION )
- From outside of the passenger's door, gently pry up on the bottom of the dashboard side cover (A) to release the lower clip (B) and hook (C), then release the remaining clip (D) and hooks (E) to remove the cover.