DASHBOARD REMOVAL

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Warning

•  Handling the driver-side air bag module improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the SRS air bag system service warnings and cautions before handling the air bag module. (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE WARNINGS.) (See AIR BAG SYSTEM SERVICE CAUTIONS.)

Note

•  When removing the driver-side air bag module, it is necessary to rotate the steering wheel.If the ignition has been switched off with the driver's door closed, the steering wheel will be locked.Perform the procedure from Steps 1-3 so that the steering wheel will not be locked.

1.  Switch the ignition ON (engine off or on).

2.  Open the driver's door.

3.  Switch the ignition off.

4.  Disconnect the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 min or more. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION.)

5.  Remove the following parts:

(1)  Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(2)  Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(3)  Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(4)  Front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(5)  Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(6)  Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(7)  Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(8)  A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(9)  Driver-side air bag module (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL.) (See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE INSTALLATION.)

(10)  Steering wheel (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(11)  Upper column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(12)  Meter hood No.1 (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(13)  Instrument cluster (See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(14)  Global positioning system (GPS) antenna (See GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) ANTENNA REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(15)  Meter hood No.2 (See METER HOOD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(16)  Active driving display (with active driving display) (See ACTIVE DRIVING DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(17)  Lower column cover (See COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(18)  Clock spring (See CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(19)  Wiper and washer switch (See WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(20)  Light switch (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(21)  Bonnet release lever (See BONNET RELEASE LEVER AND RELEASE CABLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(22)  Fuel-filler lid opener lever (See FUEL-FILLER LID OPENER AND LEVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(23)  Driver-side lower panel (See DRIVER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(24)  Joint cover (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(25)  Steering shaft (See STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(26)  Selector lever knob (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(27)  Shift panel (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(28)  Console side panel (See CONSOLE SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(29)  Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(30)  Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(31)  Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(32)  Selector lever component (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(33)  Selector lever bracket (See AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(34)  Passenger-side lower panel (See PASSENGER-SIDE LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(35)  Front climate control unit (See FRONT CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(36)  Center display (See CENTER DISPLAY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

(37)  Connectivity master unit (CMU) (See CONNECTIVITY MASTER UNIT (CMU) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

6.  Disconnect the dashboard harness connectors and remove the wiring harness clip. (See Wiring Harness Removal Note.)

7.  Remove the bolts.

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8.  Remove the nuts.

9.  Remove the dashboard bracket.

10.  To prevent damage to the windshield, apply protective tape to the position shown in the figure.

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11.  Remove the bolts.

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12.  Remove the caps and the bolts.

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13.  Move the dashboard in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure, then remove the guide pins.

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14.  While rotating the dashboard in the direction shown in the figure, pull it out toward the vehicle’s rear side.

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15.  Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door or front passenger-side door opening.

Wiring Harness Removal Note

1.  Secure the dashboard wiring harness to the dashboard using a cord or an equivalent.

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