Note:
- You will need an assistant when installing and removing the dashboard.
- Be careful not to scratch the instrument panel, body and related parts.
- Type LHD shown. RHD is symmetrical.
1. Remove:
- Front and rear console.
- Console panel.
- Lower dashboard cover.
- Glove box.
- The central lower cover of the instrument panel.
2. Lower the steering column.
To avoid accidental deployment and possible injury, always disconnect the driver's airbag connector before lowering the steering column.
Note: To prevent damage to the steering column, wrap it in a paper towel.
3. Remove the nuts and disconnect the dashboard wire terminal blocks, then slide the under-panel fuse and relay box. Disconnect the antenna.
4. Disconnect the following parts from the dashboard:
- dashboard side cover (driver's side)
- lower dashboard cover (passenger side)
- dashboard center cap
5. Disconnect the connectors and air mixing cable (mechanically controlled heater).
Caution: To prevent accidental deployment, always disconnect the passenger airbag connector when the SRS main harness is disconnected.
6. Remove the bolts, then lift and remove the instrument panel.
Caution: Use protective pads to avoid damaging the A-pillar finish.
7. If necessary, remove the frame from the dashboard.
Note: When removing the side deflector, remove the center air conditioner duct, then remove the upper deflector by removing the screws from the inside of the dashboard.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Note:
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure that the instrument panel wiring harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors, antenna wire and air mixing cable are connected correctly.