LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL 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.

    A01VB2KE01

  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

    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 UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  5. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01V78F

      Detach the 8 clips and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

    2. A01VAKEC03
      *A w/ Drive Mode Switch
      *B w/ Seat Heater System
      *C w/ PTC Heater
      *D for Windshield Deicer
      *E w/ USB Audio System

      for LHD:

      Disconnect each connector.

    3. A01V8DPC02
      *A w/ Drive Mode Switch
      *B w/ Lane Departure Alert System
      *C w/ Seat Heater System
      *D w/ USB Audio System

      for RHD:

      Disconnect each connector.

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


    1. A01VA03

      Remove the 2 screws <A> or <B>.

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

    3. w/ Foot Light:

      Disconnect the connector.

    4. w/ Tire Pressure Warning System:

      Disconnect the connector.

  8. REMOVE FUSE BOX OPENING COVER


    1. A01V76OC01
      A01V9NY Protective Tape

      for LHD:


      1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      2. Detach the 8 clips and remove the fuse box opening cover.

      3. A01V9C8C04
        *A w/ Headlight Leveling
        *B w/ Light Control Rheostat
        *C w/ VSC OFF Switch
        *D w/ Blind Spot Monitor

        Disconnect each connector and detach the wire harness clamp.

    2. A01VA38C01
      A01V9NY Protective Tape

      for RHD:


      1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

      2. Detach the 9 clips and remove the fuse box opening cover.

      3. A01VAZMC03
        *A w/ VSC OFF Switch
        *B w/ Headlight Leveling

        Disconnect each connector.

  9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD without Driver Side Knee Airbag)


    1. A01VB0HC01
      A01V9NY Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Detach the 4 clips and 4 claws and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

  10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)

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


    1. A01VA9E

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

    2. w/ Foot Light:

      Disconnect the connector.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  13. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  14. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH


    1. A01V8QW

      Remove the nut.

    2. Detach the clip and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  15. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  16. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V717

      Disconnect the connector and detach the 2 wire harness clamps.

    2. Detach the 3 claws and remove the defroster nozzle assembly.

  17. REMOVE HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01V95S

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Pull up the heater to register duct assembly to detach the 6 claws and remove it.

  18. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL (for LHD)


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

    2. Detach the claw and disconnect the hood lock control lever.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

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

      A01V7SDC01
      *A for 4WD/AWD *B w/ Power Back Door
      *C w/ Downhill Assist Control *D w/ Entry and Start System

    5. Remove the 6 bolts <E> or <F> and 2 bolts <C> or <D>.

    6. Remove the bolt <G> and lower instrument panel.

      A01V9A4C02
      *1 Bolt <E> or <F> *2 Bolt <C> or <D>
      *3 Bolt <G> - -

  19. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL (for RHD)


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

    2. Detach the claw and disconnect the hood lock control lever.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

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

      A01V813C01
      *A for 4WD/AWD *B w/ Power Back Door
      *C w/ Downhill Assist Control *D w/ Entry and Start System

    5. Remove the 7 bolts <E> or <F> and 2 bolts <C> or <D>.

    6. Remove the bolt <G> and lower instrument panel.

      A01V84MC01
      *1 Bolt <E> or <F> *2 Bolt <C> or <D>
      *3 Bolt <G> - -