Note:
- You will need an assistant when installing and removing the instrument panel.
- Be careful not to scratch the instrument panel, body and related parts.
- LHD type is shown. RHD is symmetrical.
1. Remove:
- Front and rear console.
- Console panel.
- The lower cover of the instrument panel.
- Glove compartment.
- Central lower cover of the instrument panel.
2. Lower the steering column.
To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the driver's airbag connector before lowering the steering column.
Note: To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it with a paper towel.
3. Remove the nuts and disconnect the instrument panel wire connectors, then slide the under-panel fuse and relay box. Disconnect the antenna.
4. Remove the following parts from the instrument panel:
- side cover of the instrument panel (from the driver's side)
- lower instrument panel cover (from the passenger side)
- central instrument panel plug
5. Disconnect the connectors and air flow mixing cable (heater with mechanical control).
Caution: To prevent accidental deployment, always disconnect the passenger airbag connector when the SRS main harness is disconnected.
6. Loosen the bolts, then lift and remove the instrument panel.
Caution: Use protective pads to avoid damaging the A-pillar trim.
7. If necessary, separate the frame from the instrument panel.
Note: When removing the side air vent, remove the center air duct, then remove the upper air vent by unscrewing the screws from the inside of the dashboard.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the instrument cluster wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors, antenna wire and air mixing cable are connected correctly.