PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
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 Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)
Remove the clip.
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)
Remove the clip(A).
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Remove the 2 screws <B>.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Remove the 2 screws <B>.
Disengage the 2 claws and guide.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
Remove the 3 screws <B>.
Disengage the 14 claws and the 3 guides, and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure to follow the order shown in the illustration to avoid damage to the lower instrument panel finish panel.
While supporting the knee airbag, remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
Disconnect the fuel filler opening lid lock sub-assembly and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.
Remove the 3 screws <B>.
Disengage the 13 claws, clip and the 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure to follow the order shown in the illustration to avoid damage to the lower instrument panel finish panel.
While supporting the knee airbag, remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH (for RHD)
Using a clip remover, remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the center floor carpet cover RH in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Remove the center floor carpet cover RH while pushing on the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH (for LHD)
Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
Disengage the 5 claws and remove the center floor carpet cover RH in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Remove the center floor carpet cover RH while pushing on the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER LH
Using a clip remover, remove the clip.
Disengage the 4 claws and remove the center floor carpet cover LH in the order shown in the illustration.
Tech Tips
Remove the center floor carpet cover LH while pushing on the instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY
Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and pull the instrument panel box assembly until the stoppers are released.
Remove the damper clip.
Open the instrument panel box assembly to approximately 60° from its closed position. Pull it horizontally toward the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 2 hinges and remove the instrument panel box assembly.
Note
Pulling the instrument panel box assembly upward to remove it causes the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the instrument panel box horizontally.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt <C>.
Disengage the 12 claws.
Tech Tips
First disengage the 6 claws for the right side and then pull the panel to the rear of the vehicle to disengage the 6 claws for the left side.
Disengage the 3 claws.
Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.