Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

Fig. 27 Floor Console:

Fig. 28 Instrument Panel:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove floor console side cover attaching screws, then side covers Fig. 27.
3. On models with manual transaxles, remove shift knob.
4. On all models, remove floor console switch panel.
5. Remove seatbelt guide bolt.
6. Remove console attaching bolts, then console.
7. Remove hood lock release handle, then knee pro plug Fig. 28.
8. Remove instrument undercover, lower frame, then foot, lap and lap heater duct.
9. Remove glove box, speaker garnish, then glove box frame.
10. Remove meter hood, then combination meter.

Fig. 29 Removal Of Speedometer Cable Adapter:

Fig. 30 Removal Of Center Air Outlet Assembly:

11. Remove adapter as follows:
a. Remove adapter lock, Fig. 29.
b. Pull speedometer cable slightly into interior compartment, then remove the rear of the adapter from cable.
c. Turn adapter so that notched section is aligned with tab on cable section, remove adapter by sliding it in reverse direction, Fig. 29.
12. Remove ashtray, center panel, then radio or radio and tape player.
13. Remove center air outlet assembly as follows:
a. Remove clip on lower section of center outlet assembly, Fig. 30.
b. Insert small tipped screw driver in between fins, remove clip on top section while pulling lock spring toward inside.
c. Remove center air outlet assembly.
14. Remove heater control assembly, clock, then disconnect harness assembly.
15. Remove instrument panel assembly.
16. Reverse procedure to install.