Replacement
SRS wire harnesses are routed near the dashboard and
steering column,
CAUTION:
AH SRS electrical wiring harnesses are covered
with yellow outer insulation.
Before disconnecting the SRS wire harness, in-
stall the short connector on the airbag (see page
23-232).
Replace the entire effected SRS harness
assembly If it has an open circuit or damaged
wiring.
R. DASH
SENSOR
L. DASH
SENSOR
SRS MAIN
HARNESS
SRS
UNIT
1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the: Seats (page 20-39)
Dashboard tower panel (driver's side)
Knee bolster and pad (page 20-44)
Dashboard stay (page 20-44)
Center armrest (page 20-43)
Clock, center air vent and console panel (page
20-43)
Heater control unit and stereo cassette/radio
(page 20-43)
Dashboard lower panel (passenger's side)
Glove box lid and glove box (page 20-43)
To avoid accidental deployment and
possible injury always install the protective short
connector on the inflator connector when the
harness is disconnected.
SHORT
CONNECTOR
(cont'd)
DASHBOARD
SIDE AIR VENT
5. Remove the attaching screws, then remove the
side air vents from each side of the dashboard.
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
GAUGE ASSEMBLY
3. Remove the instrument panel.
4. Remove the gauge assembly.
8 x
1.25
mm
23 N·m
(2.3 kg-m,
17 lb-ft)
8 x 1.25 mm
16 N·m
(1.6 kg-m,
12 Ib-ft)
STEERING COLUMN
2. Lower the steering column (see Section 17).
NOTE: To prevent damage to the steering column,
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