UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for RHD vehicles.

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the upper instrument panel removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

w/ Power Back Door System:

Reset back door close position

 Power door lock control system

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

B003NO4

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PROCEDURE


  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW, NUT AND CLIP

    Tech Tips

    All bolts, screws and clips relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetic code in the table below.

    B003R01E01

  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 STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER BEZEL GARNISH


    1. B003S1JC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument panel register bezel garnish.

    2. B003JTJC01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw and remove the instrument panel register bezel garnish.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003LV9C01
      *a Protective Tape

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

    2. B003JTVC01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction
      B003R2S Order of Removal

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003NCJC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

    2. B003Q59C01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction
      B003R2S Order of Removal

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B003M01C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

    2. B003M50C01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction
      B003R2S Order of Removal

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003R8XC01
      *a Protective Tape

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

    2. Open the glove compartment door assembly.

    3. B003OMOC01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. for Type A:


      1. B003L8EC01
        B003QBX Place Hands Here
        B003OFB Remove in this Direction

        Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

    2. for Type B:


      1. B003RNPC01
        B003QBX Place Hands Here
        B003OFB Remove in this Direction

        Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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  13. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    B003RU7C01
    *a Cap Nut
    B003QBX Place Hands Here
    B003OFB Remove in this Direction

    1. Remove the cap nut.

    2. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the cowl side trim board RH.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. B003PUHC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip RH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH in the range shown in the illustration.

    2. B003RYTC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument side panel RH.

    3. B003ON8C01
      B003QBX Insert Moulding Remover A Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw and guide and remove the instrument side panel RH.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH


    1. B003N5PC01
      *a Cap Nut
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Remove the cap nut.

    2. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. B003Q2LC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip LH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH in the range shown in the illustration.

    2. B003L1IC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the instrument side panel LH.

    3. B003RBSC01
      B003QBX Insert Moulding Remover A Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction

      Insert moulding remover A at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the claw and guide.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  18. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both front assist grip assemblies.


    1. B003NFCC01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the assist grip covers.

    2. B003ROZC01
      *a Protective Tape
      B003QBX Insert Thin-bladed Screwdriver Here

      Insert a thin-bladed screwdriver at the position shown in the illustration and detach the claw and open the assist grip covers.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the thin-bladed screwdriver tip before use.

    3. B003KZ7

      Remove the 2 bolts and front assist grip sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. B003S61C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front pillar garnish LH.

    2. B003QWIC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip LH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH in the range shown in the illustration.

    3. B003KNWC01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction (1)
      B003QYY Remove in this Direction (2)

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and guide and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly LH.


      1. B003S2YC01
        *a Protective Cover
        *b Adhesive Tape

        Completely cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish LH is removed.

  20. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH


    1. B003MJ6C01
      *a Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front pillar garnish RH.

    2. B003LJNC01
      *1 Front Door Opening Trim Weatherstrip RH

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH in the range shown in the illustration.

    3. B003KG9C01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here
      B003OFB Remove in this Direction (1)
      B003QYY Remove in this Direction (2)

      Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip and guide and remove the front pillar garnish RH.

    4. w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly RH.


      1. B003PDLC01
        *a Protective Cover
        *b Adhesive Tape

        Completely cover the curtain shield airbag assembly RH with a cloth or nylon sheet and secure the ends of the cover with adhesive tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly RH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish RH is removed.

  21. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B003P91C07
      *a Lock Slider

      Pull and slide the lock slider as shown to release the connector lock and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.

      Note

      When handling the passenger airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

    2. Disconnect the connector and detach the clamp.

    3. Remove the 2 clips <A>.

    4. Remove the passenger airbag installation bolt <B>.

      B003LFVC01
      *A w/ Navigation System - -
      *a Passenger Airbag Connector *b Connector
      *c Clip <A> *d Passenger Airbag Installation Bolt <B>

    5. Place your hands at the position shown in the illustration and pull as shown to detach the clip.

    6. Detach the guide and remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.

      B003MD1C01
      B003QBX Place Hands Here B003OFB Remove in this Direction