Instrument Panel: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda Millenia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Before proceeding, see AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . Disable air bag system. See DISABLING SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Remove rear console box and brake boot. See Figure. Remove center panel and bracket. Remove rear console and under cover. Remove glove box and glove box door. Remove upper and lower column covers.
- Remove driver-side air bag module, steering wheel and combination switch. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove meter hood and instrument cluster. Remove passenger-side air bag module. PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove steering shaft mounting bolts.
- Remove hood release knob. Remove side panels from instrument panel. Remove instrument panel mounting bolts. Disconnect electrical connectors. Pull instrument panel up and forward and remove.