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. A01KT8X

      Disengage the 4 clips 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. A01KRRI

      Disengage the 8 clips and guide.

    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER


    1. A01KSACC01
      A01KSBW Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01KU2M

      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. A01KR5P

      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. A01KSV6N01

      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

    A01KSR0

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

  13. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH


    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A01KR7KC01

      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.

  16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01KR6R

      Disengage the 17 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  17. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A01KSKM

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws, 7 clips and guide to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

  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.

      A01KT54

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

      A01KS31C01

    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.