INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

  2. 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.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01I27F

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01I1YY

      Remove the clip.

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

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01HZ7V

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01I23L

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HZF4

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    1. A01HXFQ

      Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HXUME01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HXSO

      Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01HYOX

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the tilt and telescopic lever to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. A01I1J7

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws, 4 clips and 2 guides.

    3. A01HXM9

      Disengage the 5 claws, 5 clips and 2 guides.

    4. Disconnect each connector.

    5. A01I20W

      Remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I0HS

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A01HZA9

      Disengage the wire harness clamp.

    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors to remove the combination meter assembly.

  11. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I14J

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I26P

      Remove the bolt <B> and screw <C> or <D>.

    2. A01HZC8

      Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

  13. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I0TR

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

    2. w/ Seat Heater System:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

  14. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZU2

      Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HY0M

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

  15. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01HZSN

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    4. A01HXNR

      Disengage the 6 clips and remove the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

  16. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER


    1. A01I1MV

      Remove the console box cup holder from the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER TRAY


    1. A01HXDS

      Remove the 6 screws <E> and instrument panel cup holder tray.

    2. Remove the front console upper panel garnish.

  18. REMOVE NO. 4 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)


    1. A01HYIQ

      Disengage the claw and remove the No. 4 console box duct.

  19. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A01HZ6O

      Remove the console box carpet.

  20. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I0P4

      Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp.

    2. A01I0BB

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

    3. A01I1H0

      Pull the rear console box assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 guides and remove the rear console box assembly.

  21. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZDD

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 11 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.

  22. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZFH

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A01I0CZ

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

  23. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A01I0H4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HZNO

      Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

    3. A01HXX9

      Pull the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 4 clips.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly.

  24. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A01HXX2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HZ9J

      Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

    3. A01HYTY

      Pull the navigation receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 4 clips.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the navigation receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly.

  25. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 10 Speakers)

    Note

    Do not touch the speaker cone.


    1. A01HZAI

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Lift the front No. 3 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker.

  26. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  27. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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

  28. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH


    1. A01I00Y

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A01HZ3N

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HZYA

      Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

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


    1. A01HZVS

      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  31. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    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. A01I0FB

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A01HXZD

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When removing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. A01HZIGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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

  32. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01HZXS

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. Open the lower instrument panel door.

    3. A01HYSX

      Remove the 3 screws <C> or <D>.

    4. A01I0YB

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

    5. A01I288

      Disengage the clamp.

    6. Disengage the glove compartment light as shown in the illustration.

    7. Disconnect the connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    1. A01HY3D

      Disengage the 5 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

  34. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I21UE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01HZWZ

      Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01HY5J

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips to remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

  35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01HZLJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

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

      Tech Tips

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

    2. A01I0B3E01

      While pushing the tabs on the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow (A) shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

      Note

      Do not apply excessive force using a tool.

    3. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (B) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. A01I1MGE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with 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.

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


    1. A01I0P0E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01I12B

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

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

    Note

    Do not touch the speaker cone.


    1. A01HXKY

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Lift the front No. 2 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker.

  38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

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

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


    1. A01I15WE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01I0X9

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

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

    Tech Tips

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

  41. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I1CN

      Disengage the 4 clips to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

    2. w/ Smart Key System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A01HZOJ

      Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.

    2. A01HXVN

      Remove the screw <C> or <D>.

    3. A01I0C3

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  43. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. A01I1BO

      Remove the screw <C> or <D>.

    2. A01I1R5

      Disengage the 2 clips and guide to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  44. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the 10 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01HXDE

  45. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    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. A01HZINE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. A01I15X

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. Disengage the clamp to remove the radio tuner mounting bracket.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

      A01HZHK

    4. Disengage each clamp.

    5. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A>.

      A01HYM5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> *b Bolt <B>
      *c Nut <F> or <G> *d Clip

    6. Remove the 3 bolts <B> and nut <F> or <G>.

    7. Remove the 2 clips.

    8. Disengage the 5 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01HXTK

      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.