Instrument Panel Lower Section

Instrument Panel Lower Section

Removal

WARNING: Persons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.

WARNING: Allow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.

WARNING: The SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.

WARNING: The correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.

WARNING: It is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.

WARNING: Always disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.

WARNING: Take extra care when handling SRS components.
1 Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. For additional information, refer to Standard Workshop Practices Standard Workshop Practices
2 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures
3 Remove the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster




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NOTE:
LHD illustration shown, RHD is similar.
Remove the driver side floor console extension.
- Remove the screw.
- Release the 2 clips.




5 Release the driver side closing trim panel.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Remove the clip.




6 Remove the driver side closing trim panel.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Release the vehicle diagnostic socket.




7 Remove the 6 lower screws from the instrument panel lower section.




8 Remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Remove the 2 screws.




9 Release the instrument panel lower section.
- Remove the 2 upper screws.





10 Remove the instrument panel lower section.
- Release the driver lower air bag module harness.
- Disconnect the driver lower air bag module electrical connector.
- Disconnect the footwell lamp electrical connector.

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NOTE:
Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.
Remove the footwell lamp assembly.
- Release the 2 clips.





12 Remove the driver lower air bag module.
- Remove the 10 nuts.

Installation
1 Install the driver lower air bag module.
- Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
2 Install the footwell lamp assembly.
- Secure with the 2 clips.
3 Install the instrument panel lower section.
- Connect the footwell lamp electrical connector.
- Connect the driver lower air bag module electrical connector.
- Secure the driver lower air bag module harness.
4 Secure the instrument panel lower section.
- Install the 2 upper screws.
5 Install the instrument cluster finish panel.
- Install the 2 screws.
6 Install the 6 lower screws to the instrument panel lower section.
7 Install the driver side closing trim panel.
- Attach the vehicle diagnostic socket.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
8 Secure the driver side closing trim panel.
- Install the 4 screws.
- Install the clip.
9 Install the driver side floor console extension.
- Secure the 2 clips.
- Install the screw.

10 Install the instrument cluster. For additional information, refer to Instrument Cluster

11 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Procedures