INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL


  1. BOLT, SCREW AND NUT TABLE

    Tech Tips

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.

    A01BD53E01

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working Click here.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER

  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o SRS Airbag)


    1. A01BAW6E01

      Remove the screw.

    2. Remove the steering pad.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ SRS Airbag)


    1. A01BDT6E01

      Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    2. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

    3. Disconnect the horn connector.

    4. A01BHTI

      Disconnect the connector and remove the steering pad.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.

    3. A01BAZGE01

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021 )

  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


    1. Set the steering tilt mechanism to the lowermost position.

    2. A01BFJ7

      Remove the 2 "torx" screws from the steering column cover lower.

    3. A01BDY0E01

      Press on the left side of the steering column cover lower to disengage claw A.

    4. A01BBVA

      Press on the right side of the steering column cover lower to disengage claw B.

      Tech Tips

      If it is difficult to disengage claw B, enlarge the clearance downward on the left side of the steering column cover lower to disengage the claw.

      Twist the steering column cover lower by pulling it downward.

      Note

      Be sure to pull the steering column cover lower downward to prevent damage to the claw.

  9. REMOVE KEY CYLINDER LIGHT ASSEMBLY (w/ Key Cylinder Light)

  10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

  11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BGRLE01

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.

      Tech Tips

      Slide the steering column upper cover upward to remove the headlight dimmer switch.

  12. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BDJIE01

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the wiper switch as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may be broken.

      Tech Tips

      Slide the steering column cover upper upward to remove the wiper switch.

  13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.2 GARNISH


    1. A01BHUS

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel No.2 garnish.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER


    1. Using a roof moulding remover, disengage the claws in the order shown in the illustration.

      A01BB7FE01
    2. A01BHFSE01

      Attach tape to the positions shown in the illustration in order to prevent the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly center from being damaged.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw.

    4. A01BH2Y

      Hold the panel as shown in the illustration and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the claws.

    5. A01BEFS

      While supporting the panel with your right hand, pull it toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the claws.

    6. A01BEKP

      Hold the panel as shown in the illustration and disengage the claws.

    7. A01BBA7

      Hold the panel as shown in the illustration and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the claws. Remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly center.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1 GARNISH


    1. A01BE1S

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel No.1 garnish.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BGLR

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BI23

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BAQR

      Remove the 2 screws <B>.

    2. A01BHR3

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter assembly.

  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BFVC

      Remove the 3 screws <C> and the instrument panel cup holder assembly.

  20. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET


    1. A01BAJI

      Remove the 4 screws <C> and the stereo opening cover with bracket.

  21. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET


    1. A01BDOX

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and the radio receiver assembly with bracket.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER


    1. A01BHMVE01

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips (A).

    2. Disengage the 4 clips (B).

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. A01BHHW

      Push the positions indicated by the arrows in the illustration to separate the fuel lid lock control cable and bonnet (hood) control cable assembly from the panel.

      Remove the instrument panel finish lower.

  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO.1 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BE86

      Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the instrument panel No.1 under cover sub-assembly.

  24. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER


    1. A01BF1ME01

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the parking brake hole cover.

  25. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB


    1. A01BAU7E01

      Turn the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

  26. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BF5BE01

      Manual Transmission:

      Disengage the 6 claws and remove the shifting hole cover assembly.

    2. Automatic Transmission:

      Disengage the 8 claws and remove the shifting hole cover assembly.

  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER


    1. A01BB5ME01

      Disengage the 8 claws and remove the instrument panel finish panel lower center.

  28. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transmission)

    For 5L-E Click here

    For 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV, 2TR-FE Click here

  29. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transmission)

    For 1KD-FTV, 2KD-FTV Click here

    For 1TR-FE Click here

    For 2TR-FE Click here

  30. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BF7ZE01

      Release the 9 clips and the air conditioner panel sub-assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the air conditioner panel sub-assembly.

    3. A01BE9DE01

      Release clamp.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws and then remove the boost ventilator control cable sub-assembly.

    5. A01BGTGE01

      Disengage the 2 claws and then remove the defroster damper control cable sub-assembly.

    6. A01BFRJ

      Remove the 2 screws and remove the heater control hose.

  31. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BB15E01

      Push the positions indicated by the arrows in the illustration inward to release the 2 stoppers.

    2. A01BBQTE01

      Pull the glove compartment door assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration and disengage the 2 hinges.

    3. Remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  32. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Passenger Airbag)


    1. Separate the clamp from the reinforcement.

    2. A01BER4E01

      Disconnect the airbag connector.

    3. A01BCIW

      Remove the 2 bolts from the reinforcement.

    4. A01BC5L

      Separate the clip and clamp, and remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

  33. REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  34. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP NO.1 PLUG


    1. A01BGF8

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the assist grip plug No.1.

      Tech Tips


      • Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      • Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  35. REMOVE ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY


    1. A01BDF5

      Remove the 2 screws and assist grip.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedures described for the RH side.

  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

    w/o Rear Cooler Click here

    w/ Rear Cooler Click here

  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 4 bolts <A> and 3 screws <B>.

    2. Remove the 2 nuts <D> and 2 clips.

    3. Disengage the clamps.

    4. Disengage the DLC3 connector from the wire harness clamp bracket.

    5. Disconnect the instrument panel wire No.2 connector. (passenger side)

    6. Pull the instrument panel sub-assembly towards you and check that no wire harnesses are stuck in the body.

      Note

      Do not damage the instrument panel assembly with the steering column etc. when taking it out of the vehicle.

      A01BEMAE01

    7. Disconnect the instrument panel wire No.2 connector. (driver side)