Component Removal/Installation
Clock and center air vent removal:
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the clock by pulling it backward from the
center air vent, then disconnect the connector.
2. Remove the center air vent mounting screws.
4. To make a gap between the center air vent and
dashboard, pull the top of the center air vent while
lowering it as shown.
CLOCK
Disconnect the connector.
CENTER AIR
VENT
CENTER AIR VENT
MOUNTING SCREWS
3. Insert a plastic between the center air vent and
center console panel to prevent damaging them.
CENTER AIR VENT
CENTER CONSOLE
PANEL PLASTIC PLATE
(Thin plate)
NOTE: Make as large a gap as possible.
DASHBOARD
CENTER AIR
VENT
PLASTIC
PLATE
5. Insert a flat tip screwdriver between the center air
vent and dashboard as shown.
NOTE: Use the correct size flat tip screwdriver as
shown.
3.3 mm (0.13 in)
max.
CENTER AIR
VENT
DASHBOARD
PLASTIC
PLATE
HOOKS
FLAT TIP
SCREWDRIVER
6. After insertting the screwdriver, turn it 90°.
CENTER AIR
VENT
30 mm
(1.2 in)
FLAT TIP
SCREWDRIVER
7. Insert the tip the screwdriver in under the hook by
pivoting it. Detach the hook by prying it.
HOOK
CENTER AIR
VENT
FLAT TIP
SCREWDRIVER
8. Pull the center air vent backward while prying the
hook.
CAUTION: Use a shop towel on the dashboard to
prevent damage.
HOOK
DASHBOARD CENTER AIR
VENT
SHOP TOWEL
FLAT TIP SCREWDRIVER
9. Detach the other hook in the same manner, then
remove the center air vent.
CENTER AIR
VENT
HOOKS
10. Install the center air vent and clock.
NOTE:
• If there is a minor dent on the dashboard, repair
it by hand as shown.
DASHBOARD
Make sure the connector of the clock is con-
nected properly.
HOOK
Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation (cont’d)
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section (24) before performing repairs or service.
Center console panel removal:
NOTE:
Take cere not to scratch the dashboard, center console panel and related parts.
Do not drop the screws inside the dashboard.
Remove the center armrest (see page 20-49(’94-’96) (’91-’93)), clock and center air vent (see page 20-50 (’94-’96) (’91-’93)).
Disassemble in numbered sequence.
ASHTRAY
CENTER CONSOLE
PANEL
Disconnect the
connectors.
Lift up the parking
brake lever.
SRS UNIT
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
Climate control unit, stereo cassete/radio and glove box removal:
Disassemble in numbered sequence.
NOTE: Remove the center console panel.
CLIMATE CONTROL
UNIT
Disconnect the connectors.
SRS UNIT
Passenger’s:
STEREO
CASSETE RADIO
Disconnect the connectors.
GROUND CABLE
GLOVE BOX
Disconnect the connectors.
TRUNK LID OPENER
MAIN SWITCH
PASSENGER’S
AIRBAG
DLC
CONNECTOR
GLOVE BOX
LID
DASHBOARD LOWER
COVER (Passenger’s)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
Dashboard
Component Removal/Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in the SRS
section 24 before performing repairs or service.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard,
steering column and related parts.
CAUTION: When prying with a flat tip screw-
driver, wrap it with protective tape or a shop towel
to prevent damage.
Drivers:
RETRACTOR SWITCH/
DASH BRIGHTNESS
CONTROLLER
Disconnect the
connectors?
DASHBOARD LOWER
COVER (Driver’s)
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
NOTE: Make sure the connectors are connected properly.
Disconnect the connectors.
DASHBOARD
LOWER PAD
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
TCS SWITCH
DASHBOARD
BRACE
DASHBOARD
LOWER PAD
INSTRUMENT
PANEL
CLIP