Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use electrical test equipment on these circuits.
Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument panel.

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery.
Loosen the screws and clips to remove the lower cover.

Fig 1: Loosening Screws & Clips To Remove Lower Cover
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Remove the glove box. See REMOVAL , Glove Box.
Remove the center console panel. See REMOVAL , Control Unit.
Remove the passenger airbag module. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Loosen the four screws and two nuts to remove the lower console panel.

Fig 2: Removing Lower Console Panel
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Loosen the hooks to remove the defroster panel.

Fig 3: Loosening Hooks To Remove Defroster Panel
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Remove the two nuts and disconnect the two connectors.

Fig 4: Removing Two Nuts & Disconnecting Two Connectors
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Remove the instrument panel mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Mounting Bolts
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Remove the instrument panel.
CAUTION: Do not pull the harness when disconnecting the connector.

NOTE: If necessary, make matching marks for easy reassembly.
CAUTION:
- Take care not to scratch the instrument panel and related parts.
- When storing the removed instrument panel, place it standing up on the floor.
Fig 6: Removing Instrument Panel Mounting Bolts
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