Removal & Installation (Front Wheel Drive Models)
- Disconnect battery. Remove sound insulation panels and steering column trim cover. Disconnect parking brake cable and vent cables (as needed).
- On 2000, remove glove box and door. On all models disconnect temperature control cable, heater control cable, A/C wiring, vacuum harnesses and A/C duct (as equipped). Remove steering column retaining bolts and lower steering column.
- On Phoenix, disconnect chassis wiring harness from engine harness at fuse block and remove fuse block from cowl. On 6000, disconnect chassis harness and ECM connectors. Disconnect instrument panel harness at cowl. On Phoenix and 6000, remove center instrument panel trim plate and radio. Disconnect neutral and brake light switches.
- On 2000, remove right lower trim plate and disconnect cigarette lighter and accessory switches. Pull heater or A/C control head out slightly. Disconnect wiring and vacuum harnesses, then remove head. Unplug front end and engine harnesses from bulkhead connector. Remove bulkhead connector from cowl. Remove hood release handle set screw and handle. Loosen retaining nut and disconnect hood release cable.
- On all models, remove upper instrument panel retaining screws (in defroster ducts on 2000), and lower retaining screws. Pull panel part way out and disconnect ignition, headlight dimmer and turn signal switches. Disconnect remaining electrical wiring and vacuum lines. Remove panel. To install, reverse removal procedure.