DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the screw and the lower steering column cover.
Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.
Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 7 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 clips.
Remove the 2 screws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Attach protective tape to the position indicated in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and pull out the combination meter assembly.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad or combination meter assembly when removing the combination meter assembly.