LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mazda >> 2021 >> CX-3 AWD >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 28 (Interior Trim) >> Dashboard Installation

Dashboard Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Mazda CX-3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Rotate the plate nuts by hand in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until they are seated.
    CAUTION:
    • After removing the dashboard, the plate nuts of the member junctions will have lifted. If the dashboard is removed with the plate nuts lifted, the plate nuts may contact the vehicle body, causing a dent or damage to the coating film, and the dashboard installation will be difficult. Before inserting the dashboard into the cabin, adjust the plate nuts of the member junctions.
    • If the plate nuts are tightened completely when installing bolts, the plate nuts may not move resulting in damage to the member junction tab and the vehicle body. After seating the plate nuts, verify that they can be rotated by hand.
    NOTE:
    • If the plate nuts cannot be rotated by hand, loosen the plate nuts using a hexagonal wrench.
      Fig 1: Rotating Plate Nuts
      G10914667Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  2. Verify that the member junction tabs are engaged to the dashboard.
    CAUTION:
    • If the member junction tabs are disengaged from the dashboard when inserting the dashboard into the cabin, the vehicle body could be damaged. Before inserting the dashboard into the cabin, verify that the member junction tabs are engaged with the dashboard.
    Fig 2: Checking Member Junction Tabs Position
    G10914668Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  3. Insert the dashboard from the front driver-side door or front passenger-side door opening.
  4. Move the dashboard in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, align it with the guide pins on the vehicle body sides, and set it.
    NOTE:
    • Visually verify the installation condition of the guide pins on the vehicle body sides and the dashboard from the position shown in the figure.
      Fig 3: Moving Dashboard
      G10914669Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  5. Insert the bolts on the passenger-side.
    NOTE:
    • Tighten the bolts to the specified torque after positioning the member junction.
    Fig 4: Identifying Dashboard Bolts On Passenger-Side
    G10914670Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  6. Tighten the bolts on the driver-side temporarily.
    Fig 5: Identifying Dashboard Bolts On Driver-Side
    G10914671Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  7. Tighten the bolts on the passenger-side temporarily.
    NOTE:
    • After bolts are seated, rotate the plate nuts of the member junctions and visually inspect them from the lower side of the dashboard on the passenger-side to verify that they emerge in the direction of the body panels.
    Fig 6: Installing Plate Nuts
    G10914672Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  8. Verify that the bolt holes on the vehicle side and the bolt insertion position of the member junctions are aligned.
    NOTE:
    • If the bolt holes on the vehicle side and the bolt insertion position of the member junctions are not aligned, remove the bolts on the driver's and passenger-sides and repeat from Step  5.
    Fig 7: Checking Bolt Holes On Vehicle Side And Bolt Insertion Position Of Member Junctions
    G10914673Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  9. Tighten the new bolts temporarily.
    CAUTION:
    • If the bolts are reused, the plate nuts of the member junctions cannot be moved and the dashboard frame and the vehicle body could be damaged. Always replace the bolts with new ones.
    Fig 8: Identifying Dashboard Bracket Bolts
    G10914674Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  10. Tighten the bolts on the driver-side to the specified torque and install the caps.
    Fig 9: Identifying Dashboard Caps And Bolts
    G10914675Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  11. Tighten the bolts on the passenger-side to the specified torque and install the caps.
  12. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
    Fig 10: Identifying Dashboard Bracket Bolts With Torque Specification
    G10914676Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  13. Install the dashboard bracket.
    Fig 11: Identifying Dashboard Bracket, Bolts And Nuts With Torque Specification
    G10914677Courtesy of ABLE BODY CORP.
  14. Install the nuts.
  15. Install the bolts.
  16. Connect the dashboard harness connectors and install the wiring harness clip.
  17. Install the following parts:
    1. Selector lever component (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Center display (with center display) (Refer to CENTER DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Audio unit (without center display) (Refer to AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Audio panel No. 1 (Refer to AUDIO PANEL No. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Audio panel No. 2 (Refer to AUDIO PANEL No. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Climate control unit (Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .) (Refer to CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] .)
    7. Center lower panel (Refer to CENTER LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear console (Refer to REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Side wall (Refer to SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front console (Refer to FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. CD player (Refer to CD PLAYER REMOVAL .) (Refer to CD PLAYER INSTALLATION .)
    12. Front console box (Refer to FRONT CONSOLE BOX REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Console side panel (Refer to CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Shift panel (Refer to SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Selector lever knob (Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Upper panel (Refer to UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    17. Shift bezel (Refer to SHIFT BEZEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    18. Center console tray (Refer to CENTER CONSOLE TRAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    19. Passenger-side lower panel (Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    20. Dashboard under cover (Refer to DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    21. Center panel (Refer to CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    22. Glove compartment (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    23. Steering shaft (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    24. Joint cover (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    25. Knee bolster (driver's side) (Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    26. Driver-side lower panel (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    27. Fuel-filler lid opener lever (Refer to FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    28. Hood release lever (Refer to HOOD RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    29. Light switch (Refer to LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    30. Wiper and washer switch (Refer to WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    31. Clock spring (Refer to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
    32. Lower column cover (Refer to COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    33. Instrument cluster (Refer to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    34. Meter hood (Refer to METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    35. Upper column cover (Refer to COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    36. Steering wheel (Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    37. Driver-side air bag module (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [TWO-STEP DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .) (Refer to DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION [STANDARD DEPLOYMENT CONTROL SYSTEM] .)
    38. A-pillar trim (Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    39. Front side trim (Refer to FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    40. Front scuff plate (Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    41. Side cowl grille (Refer to SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    42. Windshield wiper motor and link (Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    43. Cowl grille (Refer to COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    44. Windshield wiper arm and blade (Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Connect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals