MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2005 Service Repair Manual

INSTRUMENT PANEL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................54
ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................54
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
ASH RECEIVER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL.............................56INSTALLATION.........................56
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................61
TOP COVER - CLUSTER
REMOVAL.............................62
INSTALLATION.........................62
TOP COVER - TRAY
REMOVAL.............................63
INSTALLATION.........................64
TOP COVER
REMOVAL.............................64
INSTALLATION.........................65
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER
REMOVAL.............................66
INSTALLATION.........................66
CLUSTER BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Unscrew screws. (Fig. 1)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, sepa-
rate cover.
(4) Disconnect electrical connectors and remove
bezel.
Fig. 1 CLUSTER BEZEL
1 - CLUSTER BEZEL
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
4 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 53

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Connect the electrical connectors.
(2) Position cluster bezel into place and seat clips
fully.
(3) Install screws.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Move selector lever to position9D9.
(2) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove shift lever frame trim. (Fig. 2)
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove storage compartment.
(4) Remove ashtray.
(5) Remove screw and using a trim stick C-4755 or
equivalent, remove bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position bezel and seat clips fully.
(2) Install screw.
(3) Install ashtray.
(4) Install storage compartment.
(5) Install shift lever trim.
Fig. 2 ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
1 - SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY FRAME TRIM
2 - STORAGE COMPARTMENT
3 - ACCESSORY SWITCH BEZEL
4 - SCREW
5 - PLUG CONNECTIONS
6 - ASHTRAY
23 - 54 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
CLUSTER BEZEL (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove accessory switch bezel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ACCESSORY
SWITCH BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the screws and using a trim stick
C-4755 or equivalent, remove bezel.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install the bezel and install the screws.
(2) Install the accessory switch bezel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/ACCESSORY
SWITCH BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
ASH RECEIVER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Open ash receiver and remove two screws.
(3) Pull out ash receiver and disconnect electrical
connector.
(4) Remove ash receiver.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect electrical connector.
(2) Install ash receiver and install the two screws.
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
CUP HOLDER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Fig. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL
1 - SCREWS (4)
2 - BEZEL
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 55

(1) Remove rubber mat from both cup holders.
(2) Unscrew screws (1) and remove cup holder top
section (2). (Fig. 4)
(3) Remove vent hose (1). (Fig. 5)
(4) Unscrew bolts (2) and remove cup holder bot-
tom section (3) from cab floor.INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Install bottom section and install the bolts.
(2) Install vent hose.
(3) Install top section and install the screws.
(4) Install rubber mats.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box and remove the screws. (Fig. 6)
(2) Remove glove box and disconnect electrical con-
nector.
INSTALLATION
(1)Connect electrical connector and install glove box.
(2) Install three screws.
Fig. 4 CUP HOLDER
1 - SCREWS
2 - CUPHOLDER
Fig. 5 CUP HOLDER BOTTOM
1 - VENT HOSE
2 - BOLTS (4)
3 - BOTTOM SECTION
Fig. 6 GLOVE BOX
1 - SCREWS (3)
2 - GLOVE BOX DOOR
23 - 56 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
CUP HOLDER (Continued)

INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
²WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUB-
BER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-
SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY
BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND OTHER
INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE
DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN
AND EYES.
²USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOR-
EIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
²THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST
NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAGS ARE SERVICED WITH DOORS IN THE
ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY
IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR
RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAIL-
URE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AU-
DIO/RADIO - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove glove compartment. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove cup holder. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER - REMOVAL)
(5) Remove instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - REMOVAL)(6) Remove passenger airbag. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG -
REMOVAL)
(7) Remove right and left speakers. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER - REMOVAL)
(8) Remove center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CEN-
TER BEZEL - REMOVAL)
(9) Remove air conditioning push-button control
module. (Fig. 7)
(10) Twist cover lock 1/4 turn and remove Power
Distribution Center (PDC) cover. (Fig. 8)
Fig. 7 HVAC CONTROL MODULE
1 - CONTROL CABLES
2 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
3 - MODULE
4 - SCREWS
Fig. 8 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER COVER
1 - COVER LOCK
2 - COVER
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 57

(11) Remove nut and screws and remove steering
column shroud. (Fig. 9)
(12) Remove PDC bolt, nut and nut for ground
wire. (Fig. 10)(13) Disconnect PDC electrical connectors and
remove. (Fig. 11)
(14) Remove screws and remove passenger side air
nozzle cover. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 9 STEERING COLUMN SHROUD
1 - SHROUD
2 - SCREWS (2)
3 - NUT
Fig. 10 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
1 - BOLT
2 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
3 - GROUND NUT
4 - WASHER
5 - NUT
6 - GROUND WIRE
Fig. 11 POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
CONNECTORS
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS (5)
2 - POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Fig. 12 PASSENGER SIDE AIR NOZZLE COVER
1 - FRONT SCREWS (2)
2 - BRACKET
3 - BRACKET SCREWS
4 - NOZZLE COVER
5 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
23 - 58 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(15) Remove screws and remove left side cover.
(Fig. 13)
(16) Remove left outer and inner air nozzles.
(17) Remove right side cover.
(18) Remove right outer and inner air nozzles.
(19) Remove protective matting from cluster loca-
tion. (Fig. 14)(20) Remove instrument panel top cover screws
and cover. (Fig. 15)
(21) Remove vent hose. (Fig. 16)
Fig. 13 SIDE COVERS & NOZZLES
1 - LEFT SIDE COVER
2 - RIGHT SIDE COVER
3 - BRACKET
4 - OUTER AIR NOZZLE
5 - INNER AIR NOZZLE
6 - INNER AIR NOZZLE
7 - OUTER AIR NOZZLE
Fig. 14 PROTECTIVE MAT
1 - CLUSTER OPENING
2 - PROTECTIVE MAT
Fig. 15 INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
1 - SPEAKER COVERS (2)
2 - CENTER NOZZLE COVER
3 - INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP COVER
4 - TOP SCREWS (6)
5 - BRACKET/SCREW
6 - LOWER SCREWS (2)
Fig. 16 CENTER VENT HOSE
1 - VENT HOSE
2 - CENTER STACK
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 59
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(22) Remove brake pedal spring. (Fig. 17)
(23) Remove ignition transponder. (Fig. 18)
CAUTION: The position of the steering gear must
not be altered again for the entire duration of the
work procedure.
(24) Turn the steering wheel and lock the steering
wheel in the straight ahead position.
(25) Remove steering column support bolts. (Fig.
19)
(26) Remove the screws and remove instrument
panel. (Fig. 20)
Fig. 17 BRAKE PEDAL SPRING
1 - STEERING COLUMN
2 - SPRING
Fig. 18 IGNITION TRANSPONDER
1 - COLUMN LOCK
2 - IGNITION TRANSPONDER
Fig. 19 STEERING COLUMN BOLTS
1 - BOLTS (2)
2 - STEERING COLUMN
Fig. 20 INSTRUMENT PANEL FASTENERS
1 - UPPER SCREWS (6)
2 - INSTRUMENT PANEL
3 - RIGHT SCREW
4 - CENTER SCREWS (2)
5 - LEFT SCREWS (3)
23 - 60 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
²WHEN REMOVING A DEPLOYED AIRBAG, RUB-
BER GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION, AND A LONG-
SLEEVED SHIRT SHOULD BE WORN. THERE MAY
BE DEPOSITS ON THE AIRBAG UNIT AND OTHER
INTERIOR SURFACES. IN LARGE DOSES, THESE
DEPOSITS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO THE SKIN
AND EYES.
²USE EXTREME CARE TO PREVENT ANY FOR-
EIGN MATERIAL FROM ENTERING THE PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG, OR BECOMING ENTRAPPED
BETWEEN THE PASSENGER AIRBAG CUSHION
AND THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR. FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT IN
OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
²THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DOOR MUST
NEVER BE PAINTED. REPLACEMENT PASSENGER
AIRBAGS ARE SERVICED WITH DOORS IN THE
ORIGINAL COLORS. PAINT MAY CHANGE THE WAY
IN WHICH THE MATERIAL OF THE AIRBAG DOOR
RESPONDS TO AN AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT. FAIL-
URE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING COULD RESULT
IN OCCUPANT INJURIES UPON AIRBAG DEPLOY-
MENT.
(1) Install the instrument panel.
NOTE: The guides on the bottom of the instrument
panel must engage in the cutouts on the left and
right next to the heater housing. (Fig. 21) (Fig. 22)
(2) Route wire harness through the panel.
(3) Install and tighten 12 instrument panel screws.
(Fig. 20)
CAUTION: The position of the steering gear must
not be altered.
(4) Raise steering column into position and install
the bolts. (Fig. 19)(5) Tighten steering column bolts to 25 N´m (18 ft.
lbs.).
(6) Install ignition transponder onto column lock.
(Fig. 18)
NOTE: The dome on the transponder must engage
into the groove on the ignition switch.
(7) Install brake pedal spring. (Fig. 17)
(8) Install vent hose. (Fig. 16)
(9) Install instrument panel top cover and screws.
(Fig. 15)
(10) Install right outer and inner air nozzles. (Fig.
13)
(11) Install right side cover and screws.
(12) Wrap protective mat around connectors
behind instrument cluster.
Fig. 21 ALIGNMENT CUTOUT - 1
1 - CUTOUT
2 - HEATER HOUSING
Fig. 22 ALIGNMENT CUTOUT - 2
1 - CUTOUT
2 - HEATER HOUSING
VAINSTRUMENT PANEL 23 - 61
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)

(13) Install left outer and inner air nozzles.
(14) Install left side cover and screws.
(15) Install passenger side air nozzle cover and
bracket and install the screws. (Fig. 12)
(16) Position Power Distribution Center (PDC) in
vehicle and connect electrical connectors. (Fig. 11)
(17) Install PDC and install bolt and nut. (Fig. 10)
(18) Install PDC ground cable and nut.
(19) Install steering column shroud and install the
two screws and one nut. (Fig. 9)
(20) Install PDC cover and twist lock 1/4 turn to
secure in place. (Fig. 8)
(21) Connect electrical connectors and cables to air
conditioning push-button module and install. (Fig. 7)
(22) Install center bezel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL CEN-
TER BEZEL - INSTALLATION)
(23) Install left and right speakers. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/AUDIO/SPEAKER - INSTALLATION)
(24) Install passenger airbag. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/PASSENGER AIRBAG -
INSTALLATION)
(25) Install instrument cluster. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(26) Install cup holder. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/CUP HOLDER - INSTALLA-
TION)
(27) Install glove compartment. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX -
INSTALLATION)
(28) Install radio. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/AU-
DIO/RADIO - INSTALLATION)
(29) Connect battery negative cable.
TOP COVER - CLUSTER
REMOVAL
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Remove the screws and using a trim stick
C-4755 or equivalent, remove the cover. (Fig. 23)
INSTALLATION
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRU-
MENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SER-
VICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR
TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE
WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE
TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD
RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT
AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Position the cover and install the screws.
Fig. 23 Instrument Cluster Remove/Install
1 - SCREW (2)
2 - COVER
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
5 - LOOP (2)
23 - 62 INSTRUMENT PANELVA
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)