Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

Fig. 15 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel And Components.:

Refer to Fig. 15, for assistance.

1. Disable airbag system, refer to Air Bags and Seat Belts/Air Bags (Supplemental Restraint Systems)/Service and Repair.
2. Remove front pillar garnish and door scuff plate. Then remove steering wheel, combination switch and turn signal bracket.
3. Remove rear console box, console upper panel and console box.
4. Remove No. 1 lower finish panel and lower insert.
5. Remove No. 2 heater to register duct, No. 2 undercover and No. 2 lower finish panel.
6. Remove center cluster finish panel, cluster finish panel and instrument cluster.
7. Remove radio, heater control, ashtray receptacle retainer and clock. Disconnect necessary connectors.
8. Remove No. 2 side defroster nozzle and bracket.
9. Disconnect steering column.
10. Remove five bolts, five screws, a nut and then the dash panel.
11. Reverse procedure to install. Arm airbag system.