Removal And Installation: Removal
- Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BATTERY) .
- Remove the instrument side finishers (1) (LH/RH) using a suitable tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown above; RH side similar.
- Remove the front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the front kicking plates (LH/RH). Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the audio unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (BASE AUDIO), REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM).
- Remove the AV control unit. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (NAVIGATION WITHOUT BOSE) or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (NAVIGATION WITH BOSE).
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the combination switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the combination meter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the center console assembly. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Remove the instrument panel screws (A) (LH/RH).
NOTE:
The instrument panel screws (A) can be found near the side defroster grilles (LH/RH).
- Remove the remaining instrument panel screws.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the front passenger air bag module.
- Disconnect all remaining harness connectors.
- With the help of an assistant, remove the instrument panel assembly.CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch the instrument panel pad and other parts.