Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation

Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Removal/Installation

Special Tools Required

- KTC Trim Tool Set SOJATP2014
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SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations Locations and the precautions and procedures Service and Repair before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:

- Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard, the body or the other related parts.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure Procedures, then wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

2. Remove these items:

- Passenger's dashboard undercover Passenger's Dashboard Undercover Removal/Installation
- Dashboard center lower cover Dashboard Center Lower Cover Removal/Installation
- Lower glove box Lower Glove Box Removal/Installation
- Driver's dashboard outer panel Driver's Dashboard Outer Panel Removal/Installation
- Kick panels, both sides Service and Repair
- A-pillar trim, both sides Interior Trim Removal/Installation - Pillar Areas
- A-pillar corner trim A-Pillar Corner Trim Replacement
- Steering column Steering Column Removal/Installation

3. Disconnect the A/T shift cable Service and Repair.

Driver's side

4. From under the dash, disconnect the cabin wire harness connectors (A), the roof wire harness connectors (B), the floor wire harness connectors (C), the parking brake switch connector (D), and the dashboard wire harness connectors (E), then release the wire harness clip (F) from the driver's under-dash fuse/relay box (G).

NOTE: Lift the large wire harness connector locks (H) before trying to remove the connectors from the fuse/relay box.






Middle area

5. Remove the heater lower duct (A). Detach the harness clips (B), and disconnect the SRS unit connectors (C), the audio subharness connectors (D), the A/C subharness connector (E), and the floor wire harness connectors (F).






Passenger's side

6. From under the dash, disconnect the passenger's door wire harness connectors (A), the floor wire harness connector (B), the audio amplifier connectors (C), the roof wire harness connector (D), and disconnect the dashboard wire harness connectors (E) from the passenger's under-dash fuse/relay box (F). Remove the ground bolt (G) with a TORX T35 bit.






7. Carefully remove the dashboard (A) through the front door opening.

1. Open the driver's door, and remove the dashboard mounting bolts (B,C).

2. Remove the remaining dashboard mounting bolts (D, E) and the center frame mounting bolts (F).

3. Lift up on the dashboard to release it from the guide pins (G,H).

NOTE: Do not rest the dashboard on its lower center cover opening, or it may be damaged. Lay it on its front or back.





8. If necessary, remove the center bracket mounting bolts, then remove the center bracket (A).





9. Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

- Reinstall the center bracket on the center frame, and slightly tighten the mounting bolts. Reinstall the dashboard on the body. After tightening the dashboard mounting bolts, tighten the center bracket mounting bolts and the center frame mounting bolts.
- Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Apply medium strength liquid thread lock to the center frame mounting bolts securing the center bracket and the dashboard before reinstallation.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead and air hose are connected properly.
- Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure Procedures.