Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Impreza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

All airbag system wiring harness and connectors are colored yellow. Do not use electrical equipment on these circuits.
Be careful not to damage the airbag system harness when servicing the instrument panel.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Loosen the screws, remove the clip (A), disconnect the connectors, and then remove the instrument panel lower cover.

Fig 1: Locating Clip
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Remove the clip (A), and then remove the center console panel.

Fig 2: Removing Clip & Center Console Panel
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Remove the glove box. Refer to REMOVAL , Glove Box.
Remove the passenger's airbag module. Refer to PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE .
Remove the ashtray, and then remove the three screws.

Fig 3: Removing Ashtray & Three Screws
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Loosen the four screws and two nuts, and then remove the lower console panel.

Fig 4: Loosening Four Screws & Two Nuts & Lower Console Panel
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Remove the hook, and then remove the defroster panel.

Fig 5: Removing Hook & Defroster Panel
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Remove the front pillar upper trim. Refer to REMOVAL , Upper Inner Trim.
Disconnect the two connectors, and then loosen the nuts.

Fig 6: Removing Front Pillar Upper Trim.
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Remove the instrument panel installation bolts.

Fig 7: Removing Instrument Panel Installation Bolts
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Check that all the harness is disconnected, and then remove the instrument panel from vehicle.
NOTE:
- Put alignment marks as necessary, in order to facilitate the reassembly.
- When storing the removed instrument panel, place it standing up on the floor.
  
  Fig 8: Identifying Placing Position Of Instrument Panel
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