Removing the instrument panel assembly

Removing the instrument panel assembly is as follows:

1) If a radio with anti-theft code, write down the code (Fig. 11.98);

2) Turn off the ignition;

3) Disconnect the negative battery cable;

4) remove the panel from the lower side of the dashboard (fig. 11.99), for which:

- Remove the left and right side of the console;

- Remove the bottom panel on the driver and passenger;

- Remove the wiring footwell lighting;

- Open the glove compartment.

- Remove the two screws and turn, remove a ware tray;

- Remove the bottom two mounting bolts of the steering column;

- Let down the steering column;

- Remove the two screws from the bezel and remove the edging with the caps.

- Removing the three screws that secure, remove the instrument cluster (Fig. 11.100) (connectors and flexible speedometer shaft remain in the dashboard);

- Press the clips and push the speedometer flexible shaft with holder forward;

- Unscrew the plastic holder with flexible shaft of a speedometer;

- Disconnect Right Connector (gray);

- Remove the two bracket harness;

5) Remove the dynamics of the audio system from the instrument panel (Fig. 11.101), as follows:

- Release the front panel;

- Remove the sun sensor (on vehicles with electronic climate control);

- Remove the speakers audio system from the instrument panel and disconnect the connector;

6) Remove the heater control panel (Fig. 11.102) (in a car with a manual climate control), as follows:

- Remove the handle from the axes of the heater switch (use a small screwdriver);

- Remove the front panel (insert your fingers into the holes, and gently pull off);

7) Remove the heater control panel (Fig. 11.103) (on vehicles with electronic climate control), as follows:

- Insert a small screwdriver through the upper air nozzle and press the locking pin;

- Gently pull the panel forward in this corner;

- Repeat this operation on the other side;

- Gently pull the panel at the top corners (or, if necessary, use a small screwdriver);

- Handles remain on the heater control panel;

8) Remove the console of the dashboard (Fig. 11.104), as follows:

- Remove the fixing heater control panel;

- Remove the bottom tray console;

- Remove the bottom of the console mount;

- Disconnect switch and the radio, remove the console;

9) disconnect a cable of management air mixer (Fig. 11.105) from the heater, as follows:

- Remove the cover of a cable with a locking bracket;

- Disconnect the inner cable from the lever (push lock);

10) disconnect the wiring and handle on the bonnet (Fig. 11.106), as follows:

- Remove the bracket and handle on the bonnet with the bracket;

- Loosen the fixing nut of the fuse box and lower it a few centimeters;

- Disconnect the four connectors from the fuse box;

11) Remove the instrument panel (Fig. 11.107), as follows:

- Remove the bolts;

- Cover the top column cover with a cloth to protect it from damage;

- Pulling, release and remove the dashboard;

- Pass through openings wires and control cables.

Installation of the instrument panel on the car is made in reverse order of removal. When installing pay attention to the following:

- Carefully position the instrument panel in its place;

- Tighten the upper bolts by hand;

- Put the screws of the module on the passenger side;

- Put the rest of the bolts;

- Adjust the position of the instrument panel and tighten the screws tightening torque 12 Nm;

Once all the components are installed in the vehicle and secured, be sure to perform the following procedures:

- Switch on the ignition;

- Connect the negative cable to the battery;

- Ensure that the SRS warning lamp in the instrument cluster does not burn.

- Enter the security code, radio;

- Set the clock to the correct time.