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.

    B001GKZE04

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY 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 extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and 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.

  4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly Click here.

  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Manual Seat:

      Remove the front seat assembly Click here.

    2. for Power Seat:

      Remove the front seat assembly Click here.

  6. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH


    1. for Manual Seat:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

    2. for Power Seat:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

    3. for Walk in Seat Type:

      Remove the front seat assembly Click here.

  7. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST


    1. for LHD:

      Remove the front floor footrest Click here.

    2. for RHD:

      Remove the front floor footrest Click here.

  8. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. for Automatic Transmission:

      Remove the rear console box assembly Click here.

    2. for Manual Transmission:

      Remove the rear console box assembly Click here.

    3. w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:

      Remove the rear console box assembly Click here.

    4. for Bench Seat Type:

      Remove the rear console box assembly Click here.

  9. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH

    Click here

  10. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  11. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

    Click here

  12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Click here

  14. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH

    Click here

  16. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP

    Click here

  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

    Click here

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    B001DHJE02
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw and 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel.

  22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT (for LHD)

    B001GTDC01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.

  23. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE GARNISH (for RHD)

    A01XKHG

    1. Detach the 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish plate garnish.

  24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    A01XJSD

    1. Detach the 4 clips.

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

  25. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B001EYVE01

    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
    2. A01XH3B

      w/o Knee Airbag:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts <C>.

      2. Detach the 7 clips.

      3. Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

    3. A01XIAJ

      w/ Knee Airbag:


      1. Remove the 2 bolts <C>.

      2. Detach the 14 clips.

      3. Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

  26. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B001HBE

    1. Detach the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

  28. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    B001FPFE02
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw, and 3 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.

  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

    B001IMXE01
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument panel ornament.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.

  31. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

    B001H0ME03
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Bolt
    *2 Screw

    1. Remove the 2 bolts <C> and 2 screws <A> or <B>.

    2. Detach the 5 clips and claw.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the glove compartment door.

  32. REMOVE DRIVING SUPPORT SWITCH CONTROL ECU

    Click here

  33. REMOVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU

    Click here

  34. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)

    A01XCHS

    1. Detach the 10 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

  35. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER (w/o Audio)

    B001CBC

    1. Remove the 4 bolts and radio tuner opening cover.

  36. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Radio Receiver)

    Click here

  37. REMOVE DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION MODULE DISPLAY (w/ Navigation System)

    Click here

  38. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o CRAWL)

    B001G3M

    1. Remove the 2 bolts <E>.

    2. Detach the 3 clips and guide and remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel.

  39. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER MODULE SWITCH (w/ CRAWL)

    Click here

  40. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    A01XEQB

    1. Detach the 8 clips and 2 guides and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    B001IMS

    1. Detach the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.

  43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 1 instrument panel register.

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

    B001CIFE03
    Text in Illustration
    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips, claw, and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

  46. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:


      1. Partially remove the floor carpet.

        Tech Tips

        It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the No. 2 instrument panel wire can be removed in a later step.

      2. Remove the 6 bolts <E> and nut <F>.

      3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <G>.

      4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 brackets.

      5. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps and claws.

      6. Detach the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad.

        B001ETLE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Bolt <E> *2 Nut <F>
        *3 Bolt <G> *4 Guide
        *5 Bracket - -

    2. for RHD:


      1. Partially remove the floor carpet.

        Tech Tips

        It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the No. 2 instrument panel wire can be removed in a later step.

      2. Remove the 6 bolts <E> and nut <F>.

      3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <G>.

      4. Remove the 4 bolts, 2 nuts and 2 brackets.

      5. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps and claws.

      6. Detach the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad.

        B001FWJE02
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Bolt <E> *2 Nut <F>
        *3 Bolt <G> *4 Guide
        *5 Bracket - -