Removal and Installation: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 Nissan NV3500 HD, 2019 Nissan NV2500 HD, and 2019 Nissan NV1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Before servicing, turn the ignition switch off, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three minutes.
- Disconnect both the negative and positive terminals, then wait at least three minutes.
- Remove front center console (if equipped). Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the combination switch assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove combination meter. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove audio unit (display audio) or AV control unit (Navigation). Refer to Removal and Installation (display audio) or Removal and Installation (Navigation).
- Remove the lighting switch. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the steering wheel. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the clips, then remove the instrument center finisher (LH/RH).
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NOTE: LH side shown; RH similar - Remove the instrument lower panel RH and glove box. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the pawls using a suitable tool (A), then pulling upward, remove the center lower IP finisher (1).
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- Remove two upper screws from the center lower IP assembly (1), using a suitable tool (A).
- Remove two lower screws (B) from RH side and LH side using a suitable tool (A), then remove the center lower IP assembly (1).NOTE: RH side shown; LH similar.
- Beginning on the RH side of the instrument panel switch carrier, release the metal clips and pawls using a suitable tool (A), then reposition the instrument panel switch carrier.
: Metal clip
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- Disconnect the harness connector from each switch in the instrument panel switch carrier and remove carrier.
- Disconnect the harness connector from the front passenger air bag module and remove the air bag module center bolt from steering member. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front pillar finisher (LH/RH) and assist grips. Refer to Removal and Installation .
- Release the clips, disconnect the harness connectors from tweeters (LH/RH) (if equipped).
- Remove instrument panel and pad assembly screws.
- Disconnect remaining optional equipment harness connectors (if equipped).
- Release instrument panel and pad assembly lifting rearward away from steering member, then carefully remove through front door opening.CAUTION: Always use an assistant to steady the instrument panel and pad assembly during removal.