INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. 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.

  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK6NE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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

    3. Disconnect each connector from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    4. A01ELDDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note


      • Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

      • Do not rotate the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch ON.

      • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01EKV0

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01EJEM

      Disengage the claw.

    2. A01EK5A

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to remove the upper steering column cover.

  8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A01EMNGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

      Note


      • Do not replace the spiral cable with the battery connected and the ignition switch on.

      • Do not rotate the spiral cable without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the ignition switch on.

      • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.

      • Do not remove the steering sensor from the spiral cable.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A01EISD

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

  10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM8K

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly.

  11. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH


    1. A01EJ5GE01

      Pull the defroster nozzle garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 clips, 6 claws and 6 guides.

    2. A01EJEE

      Disconnect the connector and remove the defroster nozzle garnish.

  12. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Rear View Monitor System)


    1. A01EMLD

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. A01EJ67

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the accessory meter assembly.

  13. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear View Monitor System)


    1. A01EJPO

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. A01EJLQ

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the accessory meter assembly.

  14. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJVQE01

      Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A01EKN6

      Remove the No. 2 console box carpet.

  16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKRE

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A01EKCR

      Remove the screw and 2 clips.

    3. A01EJXQ

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console box assembly.

  17. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK00

      Remove the screw.

    2. A01ELRWE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the air conditioning control assembly.

  18. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01ELE9

      Disengage the 3 clips, 7 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  19. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EJEA

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01EKDA

      Remove the bolt <C> and screw <E> or <F>.

    2. Disengage the claw and 9 clips.

    3. Disconnect the connectors.

    4. A01EITG

      Disconnect the connector and aspirator duct.

    5. A01EJS4

      Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

  21. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  22. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EMCD

      Push the 3 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJR6

      Remove the bolt <C> and 4 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A01EIMR

      Disengage the claw, 3 clips and 5 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

  25. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK0N

      Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01ELXD

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Disengage the 3 clips and remove the position indicator housing assembly.

  27. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EK7A

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. Using a clip remover, remove the clip.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Disengage the 2 clamps.

    5. A01ELB3

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the console box sub-assembly.

  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJ6GE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 9 claws and 4 guides, and remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  29. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 13 Speakers)


    1. A01EIT2

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the center speaker assembly.

  30. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Radio and Display Type)


    1. A01EIXO

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio and display receiver assembly with bracket.

  31. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Navigation Receiver Type)


    1. A01EJ3I

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the navigation receiver assembly with bracket.

  32. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. A01EJ9F

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

  33. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Entry and Start System)


    1. A01EK1A

      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

  34. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ELK0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips, 6 claws and 2 guides, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  35. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A01EJ2R

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A01EK9Y

      Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 2 speaker assembly.

  36. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01EJTKE01

      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.

      Note


      • Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.

      • Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the needle-nosed pliers tip before use.

    3. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH (for 6 Speakers)


    1. A01EIZR

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  39. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH (for 13 Speakers)


    1. A01EL7X

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A01EJW3

      Disengage the clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  40. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EKLQ

      Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and guide, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  41. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EJL3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips, 6 claws and 2 guides, and remove the No. 3 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  43. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

  44. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  45. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH (for 6 Speakers)


    1. A01EMJU

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece RH.

  46. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH (for 13 Speakers)


    1. A01ELPE

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. A01EJ6N

      Disengage the clamp.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece RH.

  47. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EM74

      Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and guide, and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.

  48. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY

    for U760E: Click here

    for U760F: Click here

  49. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. 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.

    3. A01EKY0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Slider

      Slide the 2 sliders to release the 2 locks, and then disconnect the 2 connectors.

      Note

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

  50. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the bolt <D>.

    2. Disconnect the connectors.

      A01ELS9

    3. Remove the 2 bolts <C> and nut <G> or <H>.

    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.

    5. Disengage the 4 claws and guide, and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01EKU7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <C>
      *2 Nut <G> or <H>
      *3 Bolt <A> or <B>

  51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLIP


    1. A01EKIU

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the 2 instrument panel clips.

  52. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY


    1. A01EL3O

      Disengage the 3 claws and remove the 3 instrument panel stays.