INTERIOR

Instrument Panel

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Navajo and B Series Pick-up Models

CAUTION
Some models covered by this manual may be equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in Section 6.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring connectors in the engine compartment.
3. Remove the 2 screws retaining the lower steering column cover and remove the cover.
4. Remove the ashtray and retainer.
5. Remove the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
6. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel. Remove the radio assembly and equalizer, if equipped.
7. Remove the screws retaining the instrument cluster. Remove the cluster, making sure to disconnect the electrical leads.
8. Remove the screw that attaches the instrument panel to the brake and clutch pedal support.
9. Disconnect the wiring from the switches on the steering column.
10. Remove the front inside pillar mouldings.
11. Remove the right side cowl trim cover.
12. Remove the lower right insulator from under the instrument panel.
13. Remove the 2 bolts retaining the instrument panel to the lower right side of the cowl.
14. Remove the 2 screw retaining the instrument panel to the parking brake bracket, on the drivers side.
15. Remove the 4 screw retaining the top of the instrument panel.
16. Reach through the openings in the instrument panel and disconnect any remaining electrical connectors. Disconnect the heater/air conditioning controls.

    NOTE: Removing the instrument panel will be much easier with the help of an assistant, as it is extremely bulky and difficult to maneuver.

17. Carefully tilt the instrument panel forward and remove it from the vehicle. Work the instrument panel around the steering wheel.

    To install:

18. If the instrument panel is being replaced, transfer all mounting brackets and switches to the new panel.
19. Position the instrument panel inside the vehicle and install the 4 screw that retain it along the top.
20. Install the retaining screws on the left and right sides. Make sure the instrument panel is properly mounted.

    NOTE: Making sure the instrument panel is positioned correctly at this point, will avoid problems with fit and rattles, after its installed. Also check for pinched or cut wires.

21. Install the mouldings and the trim panels.
22. Connect the heater/air conditioning controls and all of the instrument panel switches.
23. Connect the wiring to the steering column switches.
24. Install the instrument cluster, radio and ashtray assemblies.
25. Install the instrument cluster finish panel.
26. Install the steering column shrouds.
27. Reconnect all wiring connectors in the engine compartment.
28. Connect the negative battery cable.
29. Check the operation of ALL accessories.

MPV Models

1994–95

CAUTION
Some models covered by this manual may be equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in Section 6.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the hood release knob, steering wheel and column cover.
3. Remove the combination switch.
4. Remove the instrument cluster assembly. Remove the side cover.
5. Remove the right side undercover pad (vehicles equipped). Remove the right and left side lower panel assemblies.
6. Remove the left side duct, ashtray and audio panel assembly.
7. Remove the radio. Remove the lower center panel.
8. Remove the switch knobs and the upper switch panel. Remove the temperature control, blower control and airflow mode control.
9. Remove the upper garnish and the dash panel.
10. Position and secure the dash panel. Install the upper garnish. Install the airflow mode control, blower control and temperature control.

    Fig. 3: Exploded view of the 1994–95 MPV instrument panel assembly

    To install:

11. Install the upper switch panel and switch knobs.
12. Install the lower center panel. Install the audio unit, audio panel, ashtray and left side duct.
13. Install the left and right side lower panel assemblies. If equipped, install the right side undercover pad.
14. Install the side cover cluster assembly. Install the combination switch and steering column cover.
15. Install the steering wheel. Install the hood release knob. Connect the negative battery cable.
16. Check the operation of ALL accessories.

1996–98

CAUTION
These models are equipped with a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), which uses an air bag. Whenever working near any of the SRS components, such as the impact sensors, the air bag module, steering column and instrument panel, disable the SRS, as described in Section 6.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the A-pillar trim.
3. Remove the front side trim.
4. Using a small prying tool, remove the side panel by disengaging the retaining clips.
5. Remove the steering wheel.
6. Remove the steering column upper and lower covers.
7. Remove the hood release lever.
8. Remove the lower instrument panel retaining screws, then pull the panel forward to disengage the clips and pins. Remove the lower panel from the vehicle.
9. Remove the instrument cluster.

   Fig. 4: Removal of the lower panel assembly

   Fig. 5: Glove compartment removal procedure

   Fig. 6: Removal of the glove compartment cover

10. Remove the glove compartment by sliding it to the left and pulling the right side forward to remove the stopper and pin, then sliding it to the right.
11. Remove the glove compartment cover retaining screws, then pull the cover forward to disengage the clips. Remove the glove compartment cover from the vehicle.
12. Remove the passenger's side air bag module by first removing the module mounting bolts. Lift the air bag module out just enough to disengage the wiring harness connector. Carefully remove the module from the vehicle. Properly store the module with the trim side facing up.
13. Remove the installation bolts securing the steering column shaft to the dashboard and lower the shaft.
14. Disconnect the air intake wire from the blower unit.
15. Disconnect the air mix cable and airflow mode cable from the front heater unit.
16. Using a small prying tool, remove the hole cover(s) from the top of the dashboard.
17. Remove the mounting bolts from the top, side and lower center of the dashboard assembly.
18. Disengage and label all of the wiring harness connectors necessary for instrument panel removal.
19. Remove the instrument panel assembly from the vehicle.

    Fig. 7: Instrument panel assembly

    To install:

20. Place the instrument panel assembly, properly positioned, into the vehicle.
21. Plug in all of the wiring harness connectors that were disengaged for instrument panel removal.
22. Install and tighten the mounting bolts onto the top, side and lower center of the dashboard assembly.
23. Install the hole cover(s) on the top of the dashboard.
24. Connect the air mix cable and airflow mode cable to the front heater unit.
25. Connect the air intake wire to the blower unit.
26. Raise the steering column up to the lower edge of the instrument panel and tighten the installation bolts.
27. Hold the passenger's side air bag module close enough to the instrument panel to plug in the wiring harness connector, then lower the module into position on the instrument panel. Install and tighten the module mounting bolts.
28. Install the glove compartment cover onto the lower part of the instrument panel. Be sure that the cover retaining clips engage then tighten the retaining screws.
29. Install the glove compartment.
30. Install the instrument cluster.
31. Install the lower cover onto the instrument panel. Be sure that the cover retaining clips and pins engage then tighten the retaining screws.
32. Install the hood release lever.
33. Install the steering column upper and lower covers.
34. Install the steering wheel.
35. Install the side panels by engaging the retaining clips.
36. Install the front side trim.
37. Install the A-pillar trim.
38. Connect the negative battery cable.
39. Check the operation of ALL accessories.