Instrument Panel: Removal

Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Remove shift knob. (MT model)
Remove console cover (A) and front cover (B).

Fig 1: Removing Shift Knob & Console Cover (A) And Front Cover (B)
Remove console box.

Fig 2: Removing Console Box
Remove lower cover and then disconnect connector.

Fig 3: Removing Lower Cover
Disconnect data link connector (A) from lower cover.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Data Link Connector (A)
Remove knee panel.

Fig 5: Removing Knee Panel
Remove glove box.

Fig 6: Removing Glove Box
Remove center panel and disconnect connector.
Remove audio.

Fig 7: Removing Center Panel
Remove the two bolts and lower steering column.

Fig 8: Removing Two Bolts & Lower Steering Column
Set temperature control switch to "FULL HOT", mode selector switch to "DEF" position and recirculation switch to "FRESH" position.
Disconnect temperature control cable and mode control cable from heater unit then disconnect recirculation control cable from intake unit.
NOTE: Do not move switch and link when installing.

Fig 9: Disconnecting Control Cables From Heater Unit & Disconnecting Recirculation Control Cable From Intake Unit
Disconnect harness connectors and then remove the installing bolts and nuts.
CAUTION: Be sure to hold socket section and not harness when disconnecting.

NOTE: Put matching mark, if necessary, for easy reassembly.

Fig 10: Identifying Location Of Harness Connectors & Installation Bolts & Nuts
Remove front defroster grille and the two bolts.

Fig 11: Removing Front Defroster Grille & The Two Bolts
Remove instrument panel carefully from the body.
CAUTION:
- Take care not to scratch the instrument panel and related parts.
- When storing removed instrument panel with passenger AIRBAG module, place it standing up on the floor.
  
  Fig 12: Storing Instrument Panel With Passenger AIRBAG Module (Place It Standing Up)