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Dashboard Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0] ).
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. Windshield wiper motor (See WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. Decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    9. Center panel (See CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    10. Audio unit (See AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    11. Front console box (See FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    12. Shift lever knob (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] ).
    13. Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    14. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    15. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    16. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    17. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    18. Selector lever component (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R] ).
    19. Selector lever component (ATX) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    20. Hood release lever (See HOOD LATCH AND RELEASE LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    21. Lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    22. Knee bolster (See KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    23. Climate control unit (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] ). (See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] ).
    24. Column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    25. Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ). (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] ).
    26. Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    27. Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    28. Switch panel (See SWITCH PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    29. Meter hood (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    30. Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    31. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  3. Set the parking brake cover aside.
  4. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors at the tunnel area and remove the wiring harness clip.
    Fig 1: Removing Wiring Harness Clip
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  5. Pull out the dashboard harness in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure while avoiding the floor covering.
    CAUTION:
    • When pulling out the dashboard harness, if the connector is hooked to the floor mat, it may cause a short circuit in the wiring harness or the connector may be damaged. Pull out the dashboard harness while lifting the floor mat so as not to hook the connector.
  6. Remove the bolts A and nut B shown in the figure.
    Fig 2: Dashboard Bolt And Nuts With Torque Specifications
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  7. Remove the dashboard bracket.
  8. Remove the bolt C. (See DASHBOARD INSTALLATION NOTE ).
    Fig 3: Dashboard Bolts With Torque Specifications
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  9. Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors.
  10. Remove the caps.
    Fig 4: Dashboard Bolts And Cap With Torque Specifications
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  11. Remove the bolt D and bolt E. (See DASHBOARD INSTALLATION NOTE ).
    CAUTION:
    • Bolts D cannot be removed completely because they contact the front door. If the front door is closed with the bolts D sticking out, it may cause a dent or damage to the coating film. After taking out the dashboard from the cabin, secure removed bolts D to the vehicle body using tape so that they do not stick out.
    Fig 5: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Dashboard
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  12. Pull up the dashboard in the direction shown in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure, then remove the guide pin.
    Fig 6: Removing Guide Pin
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  13. Turn the dashboard 90° in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.
    Fig 7: Turning Dashboard
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  14. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door or front passenger-side door opening.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal.
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