Removal Of Instrument Panel With Steering Beam

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the lower cover.

Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel With Steering Beam Lower Cover
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Remove the console front cover and console cover. Refer to REMOVAL , Console Box.
Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the side console panel.

Fig 2: Removing Side Console Panel
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Remove the steering column.
Loosen the four instrument panel installation bolts.

Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Installation Bolts
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Remove the driver's and passenger's airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module and REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Passenger's Airbag Module.
Loosen the steering beam installation bolts.
Loosen the brake pedal installation bolts.
Remove two clips from the edge of instrument panel assembly.
Remove the instrument panel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the connector by pulling harness.
NOTE:
- If necessary, make matching marks for easy reassembly.
- When storing the removed instrument panel, place it standing up on the floor.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying Removed Instrument Panel
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