2000 Isuzu Trooper LS, RWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Instrument Panel Assembly: Removal

CAUTION: For precautions on installation or removal of SRS-air bag system, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  2. Remove front console assembly.
    • Remove the 4 fixing screws and disconnect the switch connectors.
  3. Remove lower cluster assembly.
    • Remove the 3 fixing screws (1) in order to disconnect the cigarette lighter (3) and the illumination (2) connectors.
    Fig 1: Removing Lower Cluster Assembly
    G02801101Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove glove box.
    • Remove the 2 fixing screws.
    Fig 2: Removing Glove Box
    G02801102Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove instrument panel passenger lower cover assembly.
    • Remove the 7 fixing screws (1) and 1 clip (2).
    Fig 3: Removing Instrument Panel Passenger Lower Cover Assembly
    G02801103Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove passenger knee bolster reinforcement assembly.
    • Remove the 4 fixing bolts (2) and 4 nuts (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Passenger Knee Bolster Reinforcement Assembly
    G02801104Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove instrument panel driver lower cover assembly.
    • Remove the engine hood opener fixing screws.
    • Remove the 2 fixing screws (2), 1 fixing bolt (3), and 1 clip (4). Pull out the fasteners at the 4 positions (1).
    Fig 5: Removing Instrument Panel Driver Lower Cover Assembly
    G02801105Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove driver knee bolster assembly.
    • Remove the 6 fixing nuts.
    Fig 6: Removing Driver Knee Bolster Assembly
    G02801106Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  9. Remove front defroster grille.
    • Pry 8 claws on the front side toward you side (room side) and raise the grille upward.
  10. Remove instrument panel assembly.
    • Remove the 2 fixing bolts on the SRS adjust bracket and the cross beam under the passenger inflator module.
      CAUTION: For precautions on installation or removal of SRS air bag system, refer to AIR BAG SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.