Dashboard

Centre Panel Removal/Installation

20-78

Passenger's Dashboard Lower Cover Removal/Installation


NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
  1. Remove the dashboard centre lower cover (see page 20-77).
  2. If equipped, make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.
  3. Remove the centre panel (A). LHD is shown, RHD is symmetrical.
  1. Remove the bolts (B) from the dashboard centre lower cover opening.
  2. Gently pull out along the bottom to release the lower clips (C), then along both sides and top to release the remaining clips (C).
  3. Disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (D), audio unit connector (E), antenna lead (F), heater switch connector (G), and climate control unit or heater control unit connectors (H).
Fastener Locations
B : Bolt, 2 C : Clip, 9

  1. Install the panel in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
  • Make sure each connector is plugged in properly and antenna lead is connected properly.
  • equipped, enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
  1. Remove the passenger's dashboard lower cover (A). LHD is shown, RHD is symmetrical.
  1. Gently pull down the edge nearest the glove box to release the clips (B).
  2. Pull the cover away to release the pins (C) from the holders (D).
Fastener Locations
B : Clip,3

  1. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal.