INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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    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.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

        Note

        Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

        Tech Tips

        Performing the above operation disables the auto away/return function when the engine switch is turned off.

      2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

      3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the 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 Click here.

  3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Steering Heater:


      1. A01G5HW

        Disconnect the connector.

    3. A01G4KOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    4. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    5. A01G6J0E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Turn
      *b Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  5. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. A01G68E

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01G4YC

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws.

    3. A01G7G8

      Insert a finger into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. A01G60O

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. A01G6SZ

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

  7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01G4C5

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides from the upper steering column cover.

    2. A01G73J

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the upper steering column cover.

  8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Note


    • Do not replace the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).

    • Do not rotate the spiral cable with sensor sub-assembly without the steering wheel with the battery connected and the engine switch on (IG).

    • Ensure that the steering wheel is installed and aligned straight when inspecting the steering sensor.


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A01G8RB

      Disengage the 3 claws to remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering post assembly.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G60Y

      Remove the 2 screws <E>.

    2. A01G9M6E02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. A01G6EW

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    4. Disconnect the connector to remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH


    1. A01G8LME02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

      A01G942

    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

  11. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 11 claws and clip as shown in the illustration.

      A01G4E6

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

  12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01G6Z9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Hole

      Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G5J0

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

  13. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A01G7L8

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A01G97K

      Pull the radio receiver assembly with bracket toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver assembly with bracket.

  14. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A01G74O

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A01G56U

      Pull the multi-media module receiver assembly with bracket toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 2 clips and 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the multi-media module receiver assembly with bracket.

  15. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01G8TA

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  16. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH


    1. A01G75T

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the claw and clip, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    1. A01G9KP

      Disengage the 3 claws.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

  18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01G5PZ

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G64E

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  19. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G4MG

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  20. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. for LHD:


      1. A01G78A

        Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

      2. A01G4U5

        Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.

      3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

    2. for RHD:


      1. A01G9IWE01
        Text in Illustration
        *a Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and open the cover.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      2. A01G5H6

        Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

      3. A01G7F1

        Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide.

      4. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

  21. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8JL

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01G9E0

      Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors to remove the combination meter assembly.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A01G4RR

      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the No. 1 switch hole base.

  23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8U3

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  24. REMOVE SWITCH BASE


    1. for LHD:


      1. A01G4JI

        Disengage the 3 claws.

      2. Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.

    2. for RHD:


      1. A01G57F

        Disengage the 4 claws.

      2. Disconnect the connector to remove the switch base.

  25. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G5N1

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. A01G69AE02
      Text in Illustration
      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    3. A01G9AO

      Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

    4. A01G60A

      Pull the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 clips and 5 guides, and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  26. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G671

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01G5S5

      Pull the multi-display assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the multi-display assembly.

  27. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  29. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A01G7O6

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G4V7

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

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


    1. A01G81M

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G8EF

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  33. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A01G44W

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A01G494

      Disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When removing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. A01G61RE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR COVER


    1. A01G6BL

      Open the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G8DV

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the instrument panel box door cover as shown in the illustration.

  35. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G7C2

      Remove the 3 screws <E>.

    2. A01G83S

      Close the lower instrument panel sub-assembly door as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01G8PP

      Remove the 2 screws <E>.

    4. A01G6FL

      Disengage the 5 claws as shown in the illustration.

    5. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

  36. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8CB

      Disengage the 4 claws, 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

  37. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01G55KE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the garnish from the base of the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A01G7M3E01

      While pushing the tabs on the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow (A) shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

    3. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (B) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. A01G5BXE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

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

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G63Q

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A01G67I

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Lift the front No. 2 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove it.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  40. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8L5

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly as shown in the illustration.

  41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G8EZ

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Lift the front No. 3 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove it.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  42. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G57R

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  44. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  45. REMOVE NO. 1 ION GENERATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Ion Generator)


    1. A01G4AL

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. A01G7W0

      Disconnect the connector.

    3. Remove the 3 screws.

    4. A01G53B

      Disconnect the ion generator assembly as shown in the illustration and remove the ion generator assembly.

  46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G6NH

      Disengage the 8 claws to remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  47. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A01G7QTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

        A01G7XGE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor - -

      2. Disengage the claw and each clamp.

      3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

    2. for RHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

        A01G4RDE01
        Text in Illustration
        *1 Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor - -

      2. Disengage the claw and each clamp.

      3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts <A>.

      A01G5MDE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Bolt <A> *b Bolt <C>
      *c Nut <F> *d Clip

    4. Remove the 5 bolts <C> and nut <F>.

    5. Remove the 3 clips.

    6. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01G9KH

      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.