Instrument Panel: Removal

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before using it to pry parts.

• REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD AND STEERING WHEEL  (See REMOVAL in TILT STEERING COLUMN article.)
• REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATES 
• REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIMS 
• REMOVE NO. 1 LOWER FINISH PANEL 
  1. Remove the bolt, screw and DLC3.
  2. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 1 lower finish panel.
• REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER PAD INSERT 
• REMOVE COLUMN COVERS 

  Remove the 3 screws and upper and lower column covers.

• REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE  (See REMOVAL in TILT STEERING COLUMN article.)
• REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH AND LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH AND HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH  (See REMOVAL in TILT STEERING COLUMN article.)
  Fig 1: Removing No. 1 Lower Finish Panel

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• REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 

  Using a screwdriver, remove the cluster finish panel.

  Fig 2: Removing Cluster Finish Panel

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• REMOVE COMBINATION METER 
  1. Remove the 3 screws and combination meter.
  2. Disconnect the connectors.
     Fig 3: Removing 3 Screws And Combination Meter

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• REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR 
  1. Open the glove compartment door.
  2. Push both sides of the glove compartment door inward and pull it out.
• REMOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.)
• REMOVE PASSENGER AIRBAG MANUAL ON-OFF SWITCH  (See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG CUT-OFF SWITCH in AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.)
• REMOVE HOOD RELEASE LEVER 
  Fig 4: Pushing Both Sides Of Glove Compartment Door Inward And Pulling It Out

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• REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL 
  1. Remove the 4 knobs and 2 screws.
  2. Using a screwdriver, remove the center cluster finish panel.
  3. Disconnect the clock connector from the clock.
     Fig 5: Removing Center Cluster Finish Panel

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• REMOVE ASH RECEPTACLE OUTER CASE AND STEREO PLAYER FINISH PANEL 
  1. Remove the ash receptacle box.
  2. Remove the 2 bolts ash receptacle retainer.
  3. Using a screwdriver, remove the ash receptacle outer case.
  4. Using a screwdriver, remove the stereo finish panel.
     Fig 6: Removing 2 Ash Receptacle Retainer Bolts

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• REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE OUTER COVERS AND NO.3 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE INNER COVERS 
  1. Using a screwdriver, remove the No. 2 instrument panel brace outer covers and No. 3 instrument panel brace inner covers.
  2. Remove the 4 screws and No. 1 instrument panel brace outer covers.
  3. Remove the 4 screws and stereo.
• DISCONNECT HEATER CONTROL CABLES (See  REMOVAL  ). 
  Fig 7: Removing 4 Screws And No. 1 Instrument Panel Brace Outer Covers

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  NOTE: When the air mix damper control cables are disconnected, be careful not to bend the cables.
• REMOVE HEATER CONTROL ASSEMBLY 
  1. Remove the 4 screws and control assembly.
  2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
• REMOVE STEERING COLUMN (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  Fig 8: Removing 4 Screws And Heater Control Assembly

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• REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISHES 
  1. Remove the 2 screws and removable roof hook.
  2. Using a screwdriver, remove the front pillar garnish.
  3. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
     Fig 9: Removing 2 Screws And Removable Roof Hook

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• REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL 
  1. Remove the nut, screw and No. 1 instrument panel lower mount bracket.
  2. Remove the 2 screws and center instrument panel bracket.
  3. Disconnect the connectors.
  4. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
  5. Remove the 5 bolts, nut, screw and instrument panel.
• REMOVE NO. 1 AND NO. 2 BRACES 
  Fig 10: Removing 5 Bolts, Nut, Screw And Instrument Panel

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• REMOVE REINFORCEMENT 
  1. Disconnect the connector.
  2. Disengage the wire harness clamps.
  3. Remove the 3 bolts, 5 nuts and reinforcement.
     Fig 11: Removing 3 Bolts, 5 Nuts And Reinforcement

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• REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
  1. M/T:

     Remove the shift knob.

  2. SMT:

     Remove the shift hole bezel.

  3. Remove the side brake cover.
  4. Remove the 4 screws and console box.
  5. Disconnect the power window switch connector.
     Fig 12: Removing 4 Screws And Console Box

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• REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
• REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
• REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
• REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
• REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL RESISTER 
• REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL RESISTER 
• REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL RESISTER 
• REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
• REMOVE WINDOW LOCK SWITCH 
• REMOVE CONTROL MIRROR SWITCH