Note: You may need to use harness ties when installing the instrument cluster, as they may be easier to cut when removing the cluster in some cases.
Note: Depending on the vehicle configuration, a different number of pads with wires may be involved. Therefore, when separating the pads, mark them relative to each other. This will make the work easier when installing the instrument panel. Mark the free pads separately.
You will need: socket wrenches "8", "10", screwdrivers with flat and Phillips blades.
1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.
2. Remove the steering wheel (see "Removing and installing the steering wheel").
3. Remove the steering column trim (see "Removing and installing steering column trim covers").
4. Remove the steering column switches (see "Checking and replacing steering column switches").
5. Remove the floor tunnel linings (see "Removal and installation of floor tunnel linings").
6. Remove the instrument cluster (see "Removal and installation of the instrument cluster").
7. Unscrew the screws securing the central console of the instrument panel on the right and left.
8. Pry it off with a screwdriver..
9. …remove the right and left side window heating nozzles.
10. Using a 10 mm socket wrench, unscrew the two nuts securing the upper instrument panel mount on the left and right.
11. Turn the three fasteners and remove the fuse and relay box cover.
12. Remove the four screws securing the instrument panel amplifier…
13. …and remove the amplifier.
14. Turn inside out from the bottom left…
15. …and on the bottom right there are two screws securing the instrument panel.
16. Remove the screw securing the instrument panel to the left of the steering column…
17. …and the mounting screw located on the right under the instrument panel.
18. Using an 8 mm spanner, unscrew the bolt securing the instrument panel ground wires to the body bracket.
19. Move the instrument panel wiring harness connector clips to the right…
20. …and disconnect the three harness pads from the pads installed on the bracket.
21. Disconnect the ignition switch (lock) wiring harness connector.
22. Disconnect the wiring harness connectors from the electric power steering.
23. Using a 10 mm spanner, unscrew the nut securing the ground wire of the instrument panel harness from the bracket of the electronic units.
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24. Slide the shoe lock…
25. …and disconnect the instrument panel harness from the ignition system harness.
26. Disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the electrical package control unit.
27. Slide the lock…
28. …and disconnect the instrument panel harness connector from the airbag control unit.
29. Remove the instrument panel and take it out of the passenger compartment.
Note: Since the instrument panel is quite bulky and heavy, this operation should be performed with an assistant.
30. Install the instrument panel in the reverse order of removal.