Installation details of the lower section of the instrument panel (4)
5, 6 - Screws; 7-9 - Bolts; 12 - glove box
1. Installation details of the lower section of the instrument panel are shown in the illustration, to which all references in the text refer.
2. Move the selector lever to position «1» and support the wheels with wheel chocks.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
4. Remove the steering column trim panels and steering column switch assembly (3).
5. Turn out 1 (release models up to 08/31/99) /3 (release models from 09/01/99) mounting bolts (7).
6. Remove left bottom screws (5) fastenings of the lower section of the instrument panel (4).
7. Remove the center (console) section (11) dashboard (see Section Removal and installation of the central (console) instrument panel sections).
8. Remove the heating/ventilation/air conditioning control panel (10).
9. Turn out fixing bolts (8 and 9).
10. Remove the glove box (see Sections Removal and installation of the main glove box and Removal, installation and adjustment of a cover of the main ware box (release models up to 08/31/99)).
11. Remove the right bottom screws (6) fastenings of the lower section of the instrument panel (4).
12. Release the entrance lights from the instrument panel (17) and remove them after disconnecting the electrical wiring.
13. Remove the side trim panels (15) and remove the screws underneath (16).
14. Release the four latches (A) in the center of the lower section of the instrument panel (4).
15. Disconnect the drive cable (14) from the parking brake release handle (13).
16. Remove the lower section (4) instrument panel, - try not to damage the instrument cluster.
17. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - make sure that the guide tongues fit correctly (IN).
18. Finally, clear the memory of the on-board self-diagnosis module (see chapter Engine Electrical Systems).
Upper section
Installation details of the upper section of the instrument panel
6 — the Frame of protective glass of a combination of devices
8 - Plastic screws
1. Installation details of the upper section of the instrument panel are shown in the illustration, to which all references in the text refer.
2. Remove the bottom section (10) dashboard (see above).
3. Remove A-pillar trim panels (see Section Removal and installation of trim panels body pillars).
4. Using a suitable wedge, remove the deflector (1) air duct for blowing the windshield, as well as the assembly of the central (7) and side (5) deflectors (see Section Removal and installation of deflectors of air ducts of the panel of devices).
5. Remove the two top fixing screws (3).
6. Disconnect the connector (11) and remove the instrument cluster assembly (A1) (see chapter Onboard electrical equipment).
7. On release models from 09/01/99, disconnect the electrical wiring from the solar radiation intensity sensor - the connector is located under the instrument cluster.
8. If equipped, remove the Parktronic display.
9. On production models from 09/01/99, disconnect the electrical wiring from the servomotor of the distribution damper drive of the heating / ventilation / air conditioning systems, - the connector is located on the left under the assembly of the central deflectors, as well as from the temperature sensor, - the connector is on the right under the assembly of the central deflectors.
10. Turn out the center (9) and side (4) mounting bolts and remove the top section (2) instrument panels.
11. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - try not to damage the instrument cluster.