Overhaul

Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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NOTE:

- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, the body, or the other related parts.
- Take care not to bend the brackets.
- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.

1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation.

2. Remove these items from the dashboard:

- Driver's dashboard outer panel Driver's Dashboard Outer Panel Removal/Installation
- Center panel Dashboard Center Panel Removal/Installation
- Tweeter, both sides Speaker Test/Replacement
- Gauge control module Service and Repair
- Sunlight sensor Service and Repair
- Radio switch panel, with audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- Shift lever A/T Shift Lever Removal
- Audio display-clock, with audio unit Audio Unit Removal/Installation
- Dashboard side vent Service and Repair
- Front passenger's airbag Front Passenger's Airbag Replacement
- Beverage holder Service and Repair

3. From the front of the dashboard, detach the harness clips (A, B).






4. From glove box opening, detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the glove box light connector (B).






5. On the back of both sides of the dashboard, detach the tweeter harness clip (A). The driver's side is shown; the passenger's side is similar.






6. From the back of the dashboard, detach the connectors (A), and release the sunlight sensor harness (B) from the hooks (C).






7. From the back of the dashboard, detach the harness clip (A).






8. Remove the bolts (A) and the screws (B), then separate the dashboard (C) and the steering hanger beam (D), and disconnect the connectors (E).





9. Reassemble the steering hanger beam in the reverse order of disassembly, and note these items:

- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure that each connector is plugged in properly.