Dashboard

Steering Hanger Beam Replacement

20-85  

NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • LHD is shown, RHD is symmetrical.
  1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-81).
  2. Remove the these items from the dashboard:
  • Centre panel (see page 20-78)
  • Instrument panel (see page 20-75)
  • Gauge assembly (see page 22-93
  • Passenger's airbag (see page 23-167
  • Sunlight sensor, auto A/C (see page 21-152
  1. From outside of the driver's side, gently pull out on the bottom of the dashboard side cover (A) to release the lower clip (B), then release the remaining clips (B) and hooks (C), to remove the cover.
    Fastener Locations
    B: Clip, 2

  1. Remove the bolts (A, B) and screws (C) securing the dashboard (D) and steering hanger beam (E), and if equipped, disconnect the cruise control main switch connector or headlight adjuster switch connector (F), sunroof switch connector (G), and power mirror switch connector (H). On auto A/C model, disconnect the in-car temperature sensor connector (I), and remove the sunlight sensor wire harness (J) by removing the cushion tape (K). Separate the dashboard and steering hanger beam.

Fastener Location
A : Bolt, 10 B : Bolt, 2 C : Bolt, 4

  1. Install the beam in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
  • Make sure the dashboard wire harness (L) is not pinched.
  • Make sure the connectors are connected properly (for some models).