Removal And Installation
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal.
- 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.
- Remove the cowl side trim, front pillar.
- Remove the console assembly.
- Remove the air bag module.
CAUTION: For instructions on the removal of the air bag module and clock spring, refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE & CLOCKSPRING .
- 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)
- Remove the 3 screws holding the steering column lower shroud and then remove the steering column lower and upper shroud.
- Disconnect the connectors and remove the multifunction switch (3 screws).
- 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.
- After loosening the 2 screws, remove the cluster housing.
- After loosening the 4 screws, remove the cluster.
- After removing the center fascia panel with a screwdriver, disconnect the switch connectors.
- Remove the audio mounting screws and the gauge mounting screws to remove the audio assembly.
- After loosening the 6 mounting screws shown in the illustration, remove the glove box.
- Disconnect the glove box lamp connector and then remove the lamp.
- Remove the main crash pad mounting bolts.
- Remove the crash pad.
- Installation is the reverse of removal and connect all connectors securely.