PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the bolt <C> and screw <E> or <F>.
Disengage the claw and 9 clips.
Disconnect the connectors.
Disconnect the connector and aspirator duct.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw.
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Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the connector and remove the air conditioning control assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Push the 3 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.
Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt <C> and 4 screws <E> or <F>.
Disengage the claw, 3 clips and 5 guides.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET
Remove the No. 2 console box carpet.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts.
Remove the screw and 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the console box assembly.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.
Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the console box sub-assembly.
REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the ignition switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.