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.

    A00102KE04

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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  3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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  4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)

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  5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  6. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

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  7. DISABLE AUTOAWAY/RETURN FUNCTION


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

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      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 power switch is turned off.

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

    3. Turn the power switch off.

  8. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) 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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  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    A000ZH0C02
    *a 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.

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

    A000TAQC02
    *a 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.

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


    1. A000U9OC02
      *a Protective Tape

      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.

    2. A000TAN

      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.

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

    A000XCP

    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 detach each wire harness clamp.

  13. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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

    A000YP3C02
    *a 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.

  16. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    A000WR8

    1. Remove the 4 screws and combination meter assembly.

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

    3. Disconnect the connector.

  17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:

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    2. for 5-Passenger with Ottoman:

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    3. w/ Disc Player:

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  18. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

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  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    A000VVYC02
    *a 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.

  20. 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.

      A000TEJC02
      *a Protective Tape - -

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

    A000ZMR

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

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  23. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

    A000U5C

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

    2. Disconnect each connector and detach each wire harness clamp.

  25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    A000T9T

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

  26. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY

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  27. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  28. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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

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  30. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  31. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

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

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  33. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  34. REMOVE TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER (w/ Telematics Transceiver)

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

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  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector and detach each wire harness clamp.

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

      A000WPE

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

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

      A000VCIC02
      *1 Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <E>
      *3 Nut <F> - -

  37. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY


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

      A000XR6