Upper Instrument Panel: Removal

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TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
HINT:

All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.

Fig 1: Bolts And Screws Specifications Chart
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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Tilt the steering column assembly down as far as possible.
2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 9 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the moulding remover tip before use.
3. Remove the meter hood.
Fig 2: Detaching Meter Hood Sub-Assembly Claws
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REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the screw, and detach the 2 claws.
2. Remove the combination meter and disconnect the connector.
Fig 3: Detaching Combination Meter Assembly Claws
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REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
(Manual Transaxle)
1. Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob.
Fig 4: Removing Shift Lever Knob (Counterclockwise)
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REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL
1. Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
  HINT:
  
  Tape the moulding remover tip before use.
  
  Fig 5: Detaching Upper Console Panel Claws
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2. Disconnect the connector.
3. Remove the clamp and console panel.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Console Panel Connector
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REMOVE HEATER CONTROL AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 RADIO BRACKET
1. Remove the nut, screw and No. 1 radio bracket.
REMOVE NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET
1. Remove the nut, screw and No. 2 radio bracket.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the glove compartment door stopper from the glove compartment door.
  
  Fig 7: Disconnecting Glove Compartment Door Stopper From Glove Compartment Door
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2. Slightly press in on the upper sides of the glove compartment door assembly to release the 2 stoppers.
3. Detach the 4 claws and remove the glove compartment door.
Fig 8: Detaching Glove Compartment Door Claws And Stopper
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REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Detach the clip and remove the glove compartment door stopper.
Fig 9: Detaching Glove Compartment Door Stopper Clip
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REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)
HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)
HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUBASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 5 screws and 2 bolts.
2. Detach the 13 claws.
3. Pull the upper instrument panel rearward to remove it.

Fig 10: Removing Upper Instrument Panel Subassembly Screws, Bolts And Claws