Dashboard Removal/Installation
Dashboard Removal/InstallationSRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, and the precautions and procedures in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
3. Remove these items:
- Center console.
- Driver's dashboard lower cover.
- Center pocket.
- Glove box
- Kick panels, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- A-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door.
- Steering column.
4. Remove the screw (A)and release the clip (B), then remove the driver's center lower cover (C).
5. Release the clip, then remove the passenger's center lower cover (A) and the rear vent duct (B).
Driver's side:
6. From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire harness connector (A) (with moonroof), clutch switch connectors (B) (on MT model), and brake switch connector (C), floor wire harness connectors (D), engine compartment wire harness connectors (E), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (F) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (G), then release the wire harness clip (H). On auto A/C model, disconnect the air hose (I).
Middle portion (shift lever portion):
7. Disconnect the parking brake switch connector (A), SRS unit connector (B), radio antenna connector (C), antenna lead (D), and A/C subharness connector (E), then release the wire harness clip (F). Using a Torx T30 bit, remove the ground bolt (G). On AT model, disconnect the parking pin switch connector (H) and shift lock solenoid connector (I).
Middle portion (passenger's side):
8. From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connector (A), power transistor connector (B), and engine wire harness connectors (C), then release the wire harness clips (D).
Passenger's side:
9. From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), floor wire harness connector (B), and blower motor connector (C). On vehicles with navigation system, disconnect connectors (D).
10. Detach all of the harness and connector clips.
11. Remove bolts, then remove the brake pedal support member (A).
12. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A), then remove the bolts (B, C, D), and clips (E) and lift up on the dashboard (F) to release it from the guide pins (G,H).
13. Carefully remove the dashboard through the front door opening.
14. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard mounting bolts (C) of the middle portion before reinstallation.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose (auto A/C) are connected properly.
- Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the radio and the navigation system, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
- Reset the clock
- Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
- Perform the power window control unit reset procedure.