CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts.
Whenever a suitable tool is used, always wrap a cloth around the end of the tool to protect components from damage.
Before servicing, turn ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals then wait at least three minutes.
REMOVAL
Disconnect the negative and positive battery terminals then wait at least three minutes. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove dash instrument side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove combination meter. Refer toRemoval and Installation.
Remove cluster lid D. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove instrument finisher C. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove A/C switch assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove AV control unit. Refer toRemoval and Installation AV control unit (navigation with bose system) or Removal and Installation AV control unit (navigation without bose system).
Remove glove box assembly. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Remove instrument panel assembly screws and front passenger air bag module screws.
CAUTION:
Do not reuse the front passenger air bag module screws.
Disconnect the harness connectors from the instrument panel assembly and remove.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all the necessary parts to the new instrument panel.
CAUTION:
Tighten front passenger air bag screws to specification. Refer to Exploded View.
Do not reuse the front passenger air bag module screws.
Do not damage the front passenger air bag module harnesses during installation.
After installation is complete, check that no system malfunction is detected causing the air bag warning lamp to illuminate.
If a malfunction is indicated by the air bag warning lamp after repair or replacement of the malfunctioning parts, perform the SRS final check. Refer to SRS Final Check.
Instrument Panel Assembly
Instrument Finisher a
The gauge indicates the approximate fuel level in the tank.
The gauge may move slightly during braking, turning, acceleration, or going up or down hills.
The gauge needle returns to 0 (Empty) after the ignition switch is placed in the OFF position.