Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

Fig. 22 Exploded View Of Floor Console:

2. Remove floor console side cover attaching screws, then the side covers, Fig. 22.
3. On models equipped with manual transaxle, remove shift knob.
4. Remove floor console switch panel.
5. Remove seat belt guide bolt.
6. Remove console attaching bolts, then console.

Fig. 23 Exploded View Of Instrument Panel:

7. Remove hood lock release handle, then knee protector plug, Fig. 23.
8. Remove instrument undercover, lower frame, then foot, lap and lap heater duct.
9. Remove glove compartment, speaker garnish, then glove compartment frame.
10. Remove meter hood, then combination meter.
11. Remove adapter as follows:

Fig. 24 Speedometer Cable Adapter Removal:

a. Remove adapter lock, Fig. 24.
b. Pull speedometer cable slightly into interior compartment, then remove the rear of the adapter from cable.
c. Turn adapter so that notched section is aligned with tab on cable section, remove adapter by sliding it in reverse direction, Fig. 24.
12. Remove ashtray, center panel, then radio or radio and tape player.
13. Remove center air outlet assembly as follows:

Fig. 25 Center Air Outlet Assembly Removal:

a. Remove clip on lower section of center outlet assembly, Fig. 25.
b. Insert small tipped screw driver in between fins, remove clip on top section while pulling lock spring toward inside.
c. Remove center air outlet assembly.
14. Remove heater control assembly, clock, then disconnect harness assembly.
15. Remove instrument panel assembly.
16. Reverse procedure to install.