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Windshield
Removal
CAUTION: Wear gloves to remove and install the windshield. Use covers to avoid damaging any surfaces.
1. To remove the windshield, first remove the: Seats (see page 20-39('93-'96)('91-'92)
Rearview mirror (see page 20-46('93-'96)('91-'92)
Sunvisors (see page 20-38('93-'96),37('91-'92)
Front pillar retainer (see page 20-21('93-'96),20('91-'92)
Front wiper and air scoop (see section 23)
Front pillar trim and headliner (see page 20-38
('93-'96),37('91-'92)
2. Peel off the upper molding.
3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the
dashboard and body next to the windshield as
shown.
UPPER
MOLDING
Replace.
UPPER
FASTENER
Replace.
WINDSHIELD
UPPER
MOLDING
Replace.
WINDSHIELD
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
WINDSHIELD
DEFROST
PANEL SEAL
Replace.
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
BODY
ADHESIVE
RUBBER
DAM
DASHBOARD
PROTECTIVE
TAPE
4. Using an awl, make a hole through the adhesive
from inside the car. Push piano wire through the
hole, and wrap each end around a piece of wood.
UPPER FASTENER
PIANO WIRE
WINDSHIELD
ADHESIVE
RUBBER DAM
5. With a helper on the outside, pull the piano wire back and forth in a sawing motion and carefully cut
through the adhesive around the entire windshield.
CAUTION:
Hold the piano wire as close to the windshield as
possible to prevent damage to the body and
dashboard.
Take care not to damage the vehicle identifica-
tion number plate.
WINDSHIELD
PIANO WIRE
LOWER
SPACERS
Replace.
VEHICLE
IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
PLATE
6. Cut the lower spacers and upper fastener away
from the body with a knife; they are cemented in
place.
NOTE: Replace the lower spacers with new ones
whenever the windshield has been removed.ProCarManuals.com
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Carpet
Replacement
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
DASHBOARD
INSIDE SCREW
CARPET
HOOK
(3)
AIR VENT
AM VENT
AIR DUCT
CUPS
FLOOR
CARPET
CONSOLE
CARPET
CONSOLE CARPET
SRS UNIT
SCREW
(cont'd)
1. Remove:
Seats (see page 20-39('93-'96), 38('91-'92)
Footrest
Under-dash fuse box lid (see page 20-38('93-'96),37('91-'92)
Side sill trim (see page 20-38 ('93-'96), 37('91-'92)
Side sill pad (see page 20-38('93-'96), 37('91-'92)
Rear side trim panel (see page 20-38('93-'96), 37('91-'92)
Center armrest (see page 20-49('94-'96)('91-'93)
Center console panel (see page 20-52('94-'96)('91-'93)
2. Detach the clips at The front edge (passenger's).
3. Remove the console carpet attaching screw from the heater unit (passenger's).
4. Disconnect the air duct (driver's) and air vent, then remove the carpet hooks from the dashboard inside screws.ProCarManuals.com
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Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation
Clock and center air vent removal:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the clock by pulling it backward from the
center air vent, then disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the center air vent mounting screws.
4. To make a gap between the center air vent and
dashboard, pull the top of the center air vent while
lowering it as shown.
CLOCK
Disconnect the connector.
CENTER AIR
VENT
CENTER AIR VENT
MOUNTING SCREWS
3. Insert a plastic between the center air vent and
center console panel to prevent damaging them.
CENTER AIR VENT
CENTER CONSOLE
PANEL
PLASTIC PLATE
(Thin plate)
NOTE: Make as large a gap as possible.
DASHBOARD
CENTER AIR
VENT
PLASTIC
PLATE
5. Insert a flat tip screwdriver between the center air
vent and dashboard as shown.
NOTE: Use the correct size flat tip screwdriver as
shown.
3.3 mm
(0.13
in)
max.
CENTER AIR
VENT
DASHBOARD
PLASTIC
PLATE
HOOKS
FLAT TIP
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6. After insertting the screwdriver, turn it 90°.
CENTER AIR
VENT
30 mm
(1.2
in)
FLAT TIP
SCREWDRIVER
7. Insert the tip the screwdriver in under the hook by
pivoting it. Detach the hook by prying it.
HOOK
CENTER AIR
VENT
FLAT TIP
SCREWDRIVER
8. Pull the center air vent backward while prying the
hook.
CAUTION: Use a shop towel on the dashboard to
prevent damage.
HOOK
DASHBOARD
CENTER AIR
VENT
SHOP TOWEL
FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER
9. Detach the other hook in the same manner, then
remove the center air vent.
CENTER AIR
VENT
HOOKS
10. Install the center air vent and clock.
NOTE:
• If there is a minor dent on the dashboard, repair
it by hand as shown.
DASHBOARD
Make sure the connector of the clock is con-
nected properly.
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Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation (cont'd)
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
Center console panel removal:
NOTE:
Take cere not to scratch the dashboard, center console panel and related parts.Do not drop the screws inside the dashboard.
Remove the center armrest (see page 20-49('94-'96) ('91-'93)), clock and center air vent (see page 20-50 ('94-'96) ('91-'93)).
Disassemble in numbered sequence.
ASHTRAY
CENTER CONSOLE
PANEL
Disconnect the
connectors.
Lift up the parking
brake lever.
SRS UNIT
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com
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Climate control unit, stereo cassete/radio and glove box removal:
Disassemble in numbered sequence.
NOTE: Remove the center console panel.
CLIMATE CONTROL
UNIT
Disconnect the connectors.
SRS UNIT
Passenger's:
STEREO
CASSETE RADIO
Disconnect the connectors.
GROUND CABLE
GLOVE BOX
Disconnect the connectors.
TRUNK LID OPENER
MAIN SWITCH
PASSENGER'S
AIRBAG
DLC
CONNECTOR
GLOVE BOX
LID
DASHBOARD LOWER
COVER (Passenger's)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.ProCarManuals.com
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Dashboard
Componen t Removal/Installatio n
SRS component s ar e locate d in thi s area . Revie w th e SR S componen t locations , precautions , an d procedure s in th e SR S
sectio n 24 befor e performin g repair s o r service .
NOTE : Tak e car e no t t o scratc h th e dashboard ,
steerin g colum n an d relate d parts .
CAUTION : Whe n pryin g wit h a fla t ti p screw -
driver , wra p it wit h protectiv e tap e o r a sho p towe l
t o preven t damage .
Drivers :
RETRACTO R SWITCH /
DAS H BRIGHTNES S
CONTROLLER
Disconnect th e
connectors ?
DASHBOAR D LOWE R
COVE R (Driver's )
Installation i s th e revers e o f th e remova l procedure .
NOTE : Mak e sur e th e connector s ar e connecte d properly .
Disconnec t th e connectors .
DASHBOAR D
LOWE R PA D
INSTRUMEN
T
PANEL
TCS SWITC H
DASHBOAR DBRACE
DASHBOAR D
LOWE R PA D
INSTRUMEN TPANEL
CLIP
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Replacement
NOTE:
Remove the access panel, then remove the
short connector (RED). Disconnect the connec-
tor between the airbag and cable reel, then con-
nect the short connector (RED) to the airbag
connector.
AIRBAG
CONNECTOR
CABLE REEL
CONNECTOR
ACCESS PANEL
SHORT CONNECTOR
(RED)
Connect the special tool to the cable reel
connector.
CABLE REEL
CONNECTOR
SHORT
CONNECTOR
(RED)
SHS
SERVICE CONNECTOR
07MAZ–SP00200
(cont'd)
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS
component locations, precautions, and procedures in the
SRS section (24) before performing repairs or service.
1. To remove the dashboard, first remove the: Seats (see page 20-39 ('93-'96), 38)
Dashboard lower cover (Driver's) (see page
20-54('94-'96) ('91-'93))
Dashboard lower pad (see page 20-54('94-'96) ('91-'93))
Dashboard brace (see page 20-54('94-'96)('91-'93))
Cente
r
armrest (see page 20-49('94-'96)('91-'93))
Clock, center air vent and console panel (see
pages 20-50('94-'96) ('91-'93), 51('94-'96) ('91-'93)
52('94-'96) ('91-'93))
Climate control unit and stereo elassette/ratio (see
page 20-53('94-'96)('91-'93))
Dashboard lower cover (Passenger's) (see page
20-53('94-'96) ('91-'93))
Glove box lid and glove box (see page 20-53('94-'96)('91-'93))
2. Lower the Steering column (see section 17).
To avoid accidental deployment and
possible injury always install the short connector on the airbag connector when the SRS wire
harness is disconnected.ProCarManuals.com
