PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Operate the tilt and telescopic lever to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws, 4 clips and 2 guides.
Disengage the 5 claws, 5 clips and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE VSC OFF SWITCH
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the VSC OFF switch from the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.