REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION


warning For removal and installation of the passenger’s side air bag module, always observe the service procedures described in GROUP 52B, Driver’s Air Bag Module to Passenger’s (Front) Air Bag Module .
The following bolts and screws are used for installing the instrument panel. Bolts and screws are indicated as marks shown in the illustration in the sections of "Removal and Installation" and "Disassembly and Assembly."
Name
 Symbol
 Size (D X L) mm
 Colour
 Shape
Tapping screw
 a
 5 X 12
 -

b
 5 X 12
 -

Bolt with washer
 c
 6 X 12
 -

d
 6 X 12
 -

D: Thread diameter, L: Effective thread length
caution
  • Refer to GROUP 52B-SRS Service Precautions and passenger’s (front) air bag module before removing the passenger’s (front) air bag module.
  • Do not subject the SRS-ECU to any shocks when removing or installing the instrument panel.
Pre-removal and Post-installation Operation
  • Removal and Installation of Front Pillar Trim (Refer to ).
  • Removal and Installation of Glove Box (Refer to ).
  • Removal and Installation of Instrument panel lower assembly, Instrument panel lower cover (Refer to <L.H. Drive vehicles>, <R,H. Drive vehicles>).
  • Removal and Installation of Heater controller assembly (Refer to ).
  • Removal and Installation of Floor console (Refer to ).
  • Removal and Installation of Radio and CD player bracket (Refer to GROUP 54A, Radio And CD Player <1DIN TYPE> or <UNIQ TYPE>).




Removal steps


·.
 Combination meter (Refer to GROUP 54A, Combination Meter ).


1.
 Thread forming bolt


2.
 Instrument panel harness clamp
<<A>>
3.
 Instrument panel assembly


4.
 Ventilator air distribution duct


5.
 Defroster nozzle


6
 Instrument panel side air outlet


7.
 Instrument panel

REMOVAL SERVICE POINT

<<A>> INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
Remove the steering column shaft assembly mounting bolts to remove the instrument panel (Refer to GROUP 37 - Steering Shaft ).