UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

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   Note

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

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2. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER

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3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary 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 LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

   
   

   1. 

      Disengage the clip and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

5. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Hold the center instrumental cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration and pull it horizontally to disengage the claw and 7 clips.

      Note

      If the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly is not held as shown in the illustration and pulled horizontally, the claw, clips and parts they engage may be damaged.

   2. Disconnect each connecter and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

6. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER

   
   

   1. 

      Protective tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

   2. 

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 meter hood cluster as shown in the illustration.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

   
   

   1. 

      Disengage the 4 clips and 9 guides and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

8. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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9. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

   
   

   1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    
    

    1. 

       Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

    2. Pull the instrument side panel LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH.

12. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    

    
    

    1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    
    

    1. 

       Using a moulding remover, disengage the claw and clip.

    2. 

       Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

14. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    
    

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    
    

    1. 

       Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

    2. Pull the instrument side panel RH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH.

17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Disengage the 9 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish assembly as shown in the illustration.

18. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

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19. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. Remove the bolt <A> and 2 clips.

       

    2. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to disengage the 6 clips.

       

    3. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel assembly.