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DASHBOARD AND CONSOLE

S-50parts diagram

U.S. spec.: do not remove steering wheel unless necessary. Canada-specific steering wheel/horn cap and column lower panel called out separately.

COMPONENTS

Removal / Installation

Dashboard and Console Removal / Installation

  1. 1
    Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. 2
    Remove in the order shown in the figure.
    Exploded view of the dashboard and console assembly with numbered balloon callouts 1-15 covering the ashtray, rear console assembly (with sub-parts a-e), steering wheel/horn cap (Canada), column lower panel (Canada), center lower panel, steering shaft, meter hood, speedometer cable, instrument cluster, center panel, glove box, hood release knob, center hole cover, side cover, and dashboard. An inset labeled (FOR CANADA) shows the steering wheel with torque 39—49 N·m (4.0—5.0, 29—36). Other torques shown: 7.8-12 (0.8-1.2, 5.8-8.7), 36-54 (3.7-5.5, 27-40), 8.8-14 (0.9-1.4, 6.5-10).
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  3. 3
    Install in the reverse order of removal.
Parts DiagramFig. fig1
#Part NameNotes
1Ashtray—
2Rear console assemblySub-parts: a. Back plate, b. Shift lever boot, c. Power window switch, d. Cover (Without power window), e. Console lock assembly
3Steering wheel and horn cap (Canada)—
4Column lower panel (Canada)—
5Center lower panel assemblyRemoval Note .. page S-51
6Steering shaft—
7Meter hood assemblyRemoval Note .. page S-51
8Speedometer cable—
9Instrument cluster—
10Center panel assembly—
11Glove box assembly—
12Hood release knob—
13Center hole cover—
14Side cover—
15Dashboard—
Tightening torque (Canada steering wheel)For Canada
39 - 49N·m
7.8 - 12N·m
36 - 54N·m
8.8 - 14N·m
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