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Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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Use the same procedure for the other front No. 1 assist grip plug.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.
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Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP
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Use the same procedure for the other No. 1 assist grip.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 assist grip.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
Detach the 3 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
| *3 | Protective Cover |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.
Note
Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips, claw, and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 2 speaker assembly.
Note
Do not touch the cone of the speaker.
REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (for Radio and Display Type)
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Detach the 8 clips and 2 guides and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 4 speaker assembly.
Note
Do not touch the cone of the speaker.