1. |
Disconnect the negative battery
teminal. |
2. |
Disconnect the wire connectors from the front
seats and then remove the front seats.

Take care not to scratch the trim when
removing the fronts
seats. | |
3. |
Remove the cowl side trim, front
pillar.


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4. |
Remove the console assembly.

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5. |
Remove the air bag module.

For instructions on the removal of the
air bag module and clock spring, refer to RT
group. | |
6. |
The steering wheel mounting nut, and remove
the steering wheel.

Tightening
torque: 39.2~49.0 N•m (4.0~5.0
kgf•m, 28.9~36.2
lbf•ft)
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7. |
Remove the 3 screws holding the steering
column lower shroud and then remove the steering column lower and
upper shroud.

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8. |
Disconnect the connectors and remove the
multifunction switch (3 screws).

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9. |
Disconnect the hood release cable and
connectors from the cover. After removing the 2 screws, remove the
crash pad under cover of the passengercompartment.

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10. |
After loosening the 2 screws, remove the
cluster housing.

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11. |
After loosening the 4 screws, remove the
cluster.

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12. |
Open the ashtray. Insert a screw driver into
the area between the center facia panel lower portion and ashtray,
and then pull out the center facia panel lower portion. Lift up the
center facia panel with hand.

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13. |
After disconnecting the switch connectors,
remove the center facia panel. |
14. |
Remove the audio mounting screws and the gauge
mounting screws to remove the audio assembly.

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15. |
After loosening the 6 mounting screws shown in
the illustration, remove the glove box.

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16. |
Disconnect the glove box lamp connector and
then remove the lamp.

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17. |
Remove the main crash pad mounting
bolts.


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18. |
Remove the crash pad.

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19. |
Installation is the reverse of removal and
connect all connectors
securely. | |