Contents: Instrument panel trim ⇊ Lower section of the instrument panel ⇊ Knee support ⇊ Glove box ⇊ Central section ⇊
Warning! The vehicles covered in this Manual are equipped with airbags (SRS). When performing any work near the impact sensors, steering column or instrument panel, turn off the SRS (see the electrical connection diagrams at the end of Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
Instrument panel trim
1. Lower the steering column to the lower position.
2. Remove the two Phillips-head mounting screws (see accompanying illustration), then pull the trim towards you and release its clips from the instrument panel assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors that interfere with the removal of the trim.
4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Lower section of the instrument panel
1. Remove the lower bolts securing the soundproofing panel to the lower steering column cover. Remove the screws securing the column cover (see accompanying illustration).
2. Lift the lower edge of the steering column cover up, then release the upper edge from the clips.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors and lower the lower section of the instrument panel.
4. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Knee support
1. Remove the lower steering column cover (see previous subsection).
2. Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the knee support from the vehicle (see accompanying illustration).
3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Glove box
1. Remove the two hinge screws (see accompanying illustration), open the lid, squeeze the plastic retaining tabs, lower the glove box assembly down and remove it from the instrument panel.
2. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Central section
1. Remove the front section of the center console (see Removal and installation the center console).
2. Remove the mounting screws and bolt and remove the center section of the instrument panel.
3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.