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.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


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

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      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.

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  4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH


    1. for Manual Seat:

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    2. for Power Seat:

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  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:

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  7. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR FOOTREST


    1. for LHD:

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    2. for RHD:

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  8. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. for Automatic Transmission:

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    2. for Manual Transmission:

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    3. w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:

      Click here

    4. for Bench Seat Type:

      Click here

  9. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  18. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    B001DHJC01
    B001CE2 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel LH.

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

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

    B001GTDC02
    B001CE2 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)


    1. w/ Entry and Start System:


      1. B001H7Y

        Detach the 4 clips.

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

    2. B001D7T

      w/o Entry and Start System:


      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


    1. B001EW5C01
      B001CE2 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

    2. B001CPH

      Detach the 4 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel assembly.

  25. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B001EYVC03
    B001CE2 Protective Tape

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. B001IL1

      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 sub-assembly.

    3. B001F43

      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 sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B001DR3

      except 5L-E:


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

      2. Disconnect the connector.

    2. for 5L-E:


      1. B001HBE

        Detach the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

      2. Disconnect the connector.

  28. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    B001FPFC01
    B001CE2 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel RH.

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

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

  30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

    B001IMXC01
    B001CE2 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

    B001H0MC01
    *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 assembly.

  32. REMOVE DOUBLE LOCK DOOR CONTROL RELAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Telematics Transceiver, Double Door Lock)

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  33. REMOVE TELEPHONE TRANSCEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Telematics Transceiver)

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  34. REMOVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU

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

    B001I5W

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

    2. Disconnect each connector.

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

    B001CBC

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

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

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  38. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)

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  39. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Module Switch)

    B001G3M

    1. Remove the 2 bolts <E>.

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

  40. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER MODULE SWITCH (w/ Module Switch)

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  41. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    B001GYT

    1. Detach the 8 clips and 3 guides and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  43. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    B001IMS

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

  44. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

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

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

    B001CIFC01
    B001CE2 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

    Tech Tips

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

  47. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  48. 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 sub-assembly.

        B001ETLC03
        *1 Bolt <E> *2 Nut <F>
        *3 Bolt <G> - -
        *a Bracket *b Guide

    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 sub-assembly.

        B001FWJC02
        *1 Bolt <E> *2 Nut <F>
        *3 Bolt <G> - -
        *a Bracket *b Guide