PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
| *a | Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Hole |
Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the claw and clip, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Disengage the 3 claws.
Disengage the guide and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
Disconnect each connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <E>.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE SWITCH BASE
Disengage the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.
REMOVE COOLER (ROOM TEMP. SENSOR) THERMISTOR
Disengage the 2 claws.
Disconnect the connector and cooler thermistor hose, and remove the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.