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; RH side similar.
- Remove the front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the diagnostic connector.
- Remove the A/C switch assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation (MANUAL A/C) or Removal and Installation (AUTOMATIC A/C).
- Remove cluster lid C. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the audio unit (if equipped). Refer to Removal and Installation [DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM (TYPE 1)].
- Remove the AV control unit (if equipped). Refer to Removal and Installation [DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM (TYPE 2)] or Removal and Installation [DISPLAY AUDIO SYSTEM (TYPE 3)].
- 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 side vent grille (RH).
- Remove the defroster grille (RH) and defroster grille (LH).
- Remove the side air bag bolt and disconnect electrical connector.
- 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.