INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

    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.

    A001AONE03

  2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  3. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  4. DISABLE AUTOAWAY/RETURN FUNCTION


    1. Disable the autoaway/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the autoaway/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the autoaway/return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully retract and tilt up the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off.

  5. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disconnect the cable 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.

      Note

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

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    A001CD3E02
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

    A001DC9E02
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the switch base hole cover from the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
    2. A0018UC

      Remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the screw <C>.

    4. Detach the 5 clips and claw and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

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

    A001FU0

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

    4. Disconnect each connector and each wire harness clamp.

  10. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  12. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 2 clips.

    3. Detach the 2 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

    4. Disconnect 2 connectors.

  13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    A001FTR

    1. Remove the 4 screws and combination meter assembly.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and open the connector cover.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

  14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:

      Click here

    2. for 5-Passenger with Ottoman:

      Click here

    3. w/ Disc Player:

      Click here

  15. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel RH.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY


    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 12 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish assembly.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

      A001DYME02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape - -

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

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    1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  19. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  20. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  21. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

    A001DD6

    1. Remove the 5 screws <C> and glove compartment door assembly.

    2. Disconnect each connector and each wire harness clamp.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A001EL9

    1. Detach the 10 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  24. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

    Click here

  25. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Click here

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

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

    Click here

  30. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

    Click here

  31. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  32. REMOVE TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER (w/ G-BOOK System)

    Click here

  33. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Tire Pressure Warning System)

    Click here

  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector and each wire harness clamp.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the cooler thermistor.

      A0019SP

    3. Remove the 8 bolts <A> and 2 bolts <E> and nut <F>.

    4. Remove the 5 bolts and nut.

    5. Detach the 5 clips and remove the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

      A001DELE04
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <B>
      *3 Nut <F> - -

  35. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY


    1. Detach the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays.

      A001ALZ