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Removal Of Instrument Panel Only

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
  2. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the lower cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Lower Cover
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  3. Disconnect the in-vehicle sensor hose and connector.
  4. Remove the console front cover and console cover. Refer to REMOVAL  , Console Box.
  5. Loosen the screws, and then remove the center console panel.
    Fig 2: Removing Center Console Panel
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  6. Disconnect the connectors of A/C control panel and hazard switch.
  7. Loosen the screws and clips, and then remove the side console panel.
    Fig 3: Removing Side Console Panel Screws
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    Fig 4: Removing Side Console Panel
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  8. Remove the passenger's airbag module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION , Passenger's Airbag Module.
  9. Remove the two steering column installation bolts. Refer to REMOVAL , Tilt Steering Column.
  10. Loosen the four instrument panel installation bolts. (Do not remove the lower bolts for alignment of install location.)
    Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Installation Bolts
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  11. Remove the combination meter assembly. Refer to REMOVAL , Combination Meter Assembly.
  12. Loosen the instrument panel installation screws.
  13. Remove the instrument panel center compartment. Refer to REMOVAL  , Instrument Panel Center Compartment.
  14. Remove the radio. Refer to REMOVAL , Radio Body.
  15. Remove the side cover of instrument panel assembly (both side), and then loosen two bolts.
  16. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
    NOTE: Remove the front pillar upper trim if necessary. Refer to REMOVAL  , Upper Inner Trim.
  17. Disconnect the combination meter harness connector.
    CAUTION: Do not disconnect the connector by pulling harness. 
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