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Dashboard / Instrument Panel: Service and Repair
Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Special hook (3370)

Removing

‹› Identify connectors before disconnecting to prevent confusion or for better allocation.

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Switch off ignition.

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Pull steering wheel with adjuster all the way out and adjust downward. 

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Position front seat as far back as possible.

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Disconnect the battery ground wire with the ignition off.

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Remove steering wheel.

‹› Four-spoke steering wheel through May 2004. Refer to => [ 4-Spoke Steering Wheel ] See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service

and Repair/Driver Side Airbag, Through May 2004, Servicing.

‹› Three-spoke steering wheel through May 2004. Refer to => [ 3-Spoke Steering Wheel ] See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service

and Repair/Driver Side Airbag, Through May 2004, Servicing.

‹› Four-spoke steering wheel from June 2004. Refer to => [ Steering Wheel ] See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and

Repair/Driver Side Airbag, From June 2004, Servicing.

‹› Three-spoke steering wheel from June 2004. Refer to => [ Steering Wheel ] See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and

Repair/Driver Side Airbag, From June 2004, Servicing.

CAUTION!
The spiral spring/return spring with slip ring must not be rotated out of center position (secure in installation position with adhesive
tape). 

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Remove left and right instrument panel cover - 1 - in -  direction of arrow - using Special Hook (3370).

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Remove driver side storage compartment. Refer to => [ Driver Side Storage Compartment ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Utility
Storage Compartment/Service and Repair/Storage Compartments and Covers.

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Remove glove compartment. Refer to => [ Glove Compartment ] See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Utility Storage
Compartment/Service and Repair/Storage Compartments and Covers.

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