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INSTRUMENT PANEL
COMPONENTS
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COMPONENTS (Cont'd)
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COMPONENTS (Cont'd)
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HINT: Screws in the illustration on the previous pages are in-
dicated using the code below for removal and installation of
instrument panel.
mm(in.)
ShapeShapeShapeSizeSizeSize
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INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL
(See page SR±14)
CAUTION:
wWhen storing the wheel pad, keep the upper surface of
the pad facing upward.
wNever disassemble the steering wheel pad.
2. REMOVE THESE PARTS:
HINT: Tape a screwdriver tip before use.
(a) Front pillar garnishes
(b) Assist grip
(c) Foot rest
(d) Front door scuff inside plates
(e) Steering column cover
(f) Console upper panel
(g) Parking brake hole cover
(h) Console box
(i) Finish panel
(j) Finish lower LH panel
(k) Cluster finish panel BO±48
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(l) Cluster finish panel center
(m) Cluster finish panel LH
(n) Cluster finish panel RH
(o) Combination meter
(p) Heater to register No.2 duct
(q) Combination switch
(r) Audio receiver assembly
(s) Computer cover
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX
HINT: Tape a screwdriver tip before use.
(a) Remove the glove compartment door finish plate inside the
instrument panel box.
NOTICE: When handling the airbag connector, take care
not to damage the airbag wire harness.
(b) Pull up and disconnect the airbag connector.
(c) Remove the instrument panel box.
4. REMOVE THESE PARTS
(a) Finish panel mounting No.3 and 4 bracket
(b) Heater to register No.4 duct
(c) Finish panel mounting No.2 bracket
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5. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 clips.
(b) Remove the front passenger airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
wDo not store the front passenger airbag assembly with
the airbag door facing down.
wNever disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.
6. REMOVE THESE PARTS
(a) Parking brake lever (2 bolts)
(b) Side defroster No.2 nozzle
(c) Steering column (4 nuts)
Torque: 25 NVm (260 kgfVcm, 19 ftVlbf)
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Remove the nut, screw, 8 bolts and the instrument panel.
Torque: 8.8 NVm (90 kgfVcm, 78 ftVlbf)
7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT
(a) R e m o v e 6 b o l t s , 6 n u t s a n d t h e i n s t r u m e n t panel
reinforcement.
Torque: 21 NVm (210 kgfVcm, 15 ftVlbf)
(b) Remove the bolt and the instrument panel No.1 brace.
(c) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and the instrument panel side No.3
bracket. BO±50
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INSTRUMENT PANEL DISASSEMBLY
1. REMOVE THESE PARTS FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL
(a) Defroster nozzle garnish
(b) Defroster nozzle
(c) Solar sensor
(d) Speakers
(e) Side defroster No.1 nozzle
(f) No.1 bracket
(g) Heater to register No.5 duct
(h) No.4 register
(i) Heater to register No.1 duct
(j) No.3 register
(k) Striker plate
(l) Instrument panel box light switch
(m) Room temperature sensor
(n) Theft deterrent and door lock ECU
(o) Power steering computer
(p) Audio mounting No.1 and No.2 bracket
(q) No.2 and No.3 bracket
(r) No.1 pins
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Assembly is in the reverse order of disassembly.
INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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