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Lower Instrument Panel: Removal

  1. BOLT, SCREW AND NUT TABLE 

    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: Bolt, Screw And Nut Chart
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  2. 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.
  3. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the upper instrument panel (see REMOVAL  ).
  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER  ( REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  ( REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 7 claws and remove the console upper rear panel.
      Fig 2: Identifying Claws On Console Upper Rear Panel
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  10. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
    2. Remove the console box carpet.
      Fig 3: Identifying Console Box Carpet Connector
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    3. Manual transaxle:

      Remove the 2 screws.

    4. Automatic transaxle:

      Remove the 4 screws.

    5. Remove the 2 bolts.
    6. Remove the clamp and console box, and disconnect the connector.
  11. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the driver side knee airbag ( REMOVAL ).
      Fig 4: Identifying Rear Console Box Assembly With Screws And Bolts
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  12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Detach the 2 claws.
    2. Remove the instrument panel under cover, as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 5: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Under Cover Sub-Assembly
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  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH 
    1. Detach the 12 claws and remove the front door scuff plate.
  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

    Fig 6: Identifying Claws On Front Door Scuff Plate RH
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  15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH 
    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Remove the 2 clips and cowl side trim.
  16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH 

    HINT:

    Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.

    Fig 7: Identifying Cowl Side Trim Sub-Assembly LH With Clip
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  17. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 3 clips, and No. 2 heater to register duct.
  18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the hood lock control cable.
    2. Remove the 3 screws, 2 bolts and 2 nuts.
    3. Remove the 2 clips.
    4. Detach the 7 wire harness clamps.
    5. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
      Fig 8: Identifying No. 2 Heater To Register Duct Clips
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    6. Pull the lower instrument panel toward the rear of the vehicle, and check that the wire harnesses are not caught, and then remove the lower instrument panel.
      Fig 9: Identifying Lower Instrument Panel Assembly With Screws, Bolts, Nuts And Wire Harness Clamps
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