LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION

INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Engage the 2 claws.
 
 Note
 
 Do not allow the wire harness to get caught in the claws.
2. Install the 6 screws , <D>.
3. Install the 5 nuts <E>.
4. Install the 2 bolts <C>.
5. Engage each clamp.
6. Connect the connector and install the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)

for U660E: Click here

for U241E: Click here
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

Note

Check that the park/neutral position switch and shift lever are in neutral.
1. Install the shift lever assembly with the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
  
  Torque:
  
  12 N*m { 122 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf }
2. Connect the 2 connectors to the shift lever assembly.
CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)

for U660E: Click here

for U241E: Click here

CONNECT TRANSMISSION CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY (for CVT)

Turn the nut of the transmission control cable 180° counterclockwise. While holding the nut in place, push in the stopper until it clicks twice.

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*1 Stopper *2 Nut

Install the outer part of the transmission control cable to the shift lever retainer. Check that the spring is positioned at "A" and push in the stopper.

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*1	Stopper	*2	Nut
*3	Shift Lever Retainer	*4	Spring

Tech Tips

If the stopper cannot be pushed in, slightly turn the nut clockwise and then push in the stopper again.

Push the 2 claws together at the top of the transmission control cable lock piece. While holding the 2 claws together, push the 2 lugs on the bottom of the lock piece toward each other and upward to pull out the lock piece.
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*1 Lock Piece

Connect the end of the cable to the shift lever assembly.
Note
- Make sure that the lock piece is pulled up.
- Push on the end of the cable all the way to the base of the pin.

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*1	Lock Piece
*2	Adjuster Case
*a	Push in

Push the lock piece into the adjuster case.

Note

Securely push in the lock piece until it locks.

INSTALL ENGINE SWITCH (for LHD)

for 2AZ-FE: Click here

for 2GR-FE: Click here
INSTALL NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE
1. Connect the aspirator pipe and each connector.
2. Engage the 4 claws to install the No. 2 switch hole base.
INSTALL NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
1. Connect each connector.
2. Engage the 6 claws and 3 guides to install the No. 1 switch hole base.
INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Radio Receiver)
1. Install the radio receiver opening cover with bracket with the 4 screws.
INSTALL RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System)
1. Connect each connector.
2. Install the radio receiver assembly with bracket with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System)
1. w/ Front Center Speaker:
  1. Engage the claw to connect the connector as shown in the illustration.
2. Connect each connector.
3. Engage the 4 claws.
4. Install the navigation receiver assembly with bracket with the 4 bolts.
INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
1. Engage the 9 claws and install the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.
INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the connector.
2. Engage the 4 claws to install the air conditioning control assembly.
INSTALL TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Using pliers, release the clamp, and then engage the claw to install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly.
2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Tech Tips

It is possible to install the instrument panel register assembly with the upper instrument panel sub-assembly still installed to the vehicle body. Refer to the reassembly procedure for the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.
1. Engage the 5 claws.
 Note
 
 Do not allow the wire harness to get caught in the claws.
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
2. Engage the 9 claws.
3. Install the 2 clips.
4. Connect the connector.
5. Install the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A>.
 
 Torque:
 
 20 N*m { 204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf }
6. Install the upper instrument panel sub-assembly with the 3 screws .
CONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY
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. Connect the connector.
  
  Note
  
  When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Engage the wire harness clamp.
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Engage the 6 claws to install the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.
2. Connect the connector.
INSTALL NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
1. Engage the 16 claws to install the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for RHD)
1. Engage the 8 claws to install the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for LHD)
1. Engage the 8 claws to install the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
INSTALL CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the connector.
2. Engage the 23 claws to install the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
  Note
  
  When installing the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly, make sure to press the upper middle part firmly.
  
  Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
3. Remove the applied protective tape.
4. Move the shift lever to P.
INSTALL SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the shift lever knob clockwise to install the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
1. Engage the 15 claws.
 
 Tech Tips
 
 Before engaging the 15 claws, make sure that the claws are positioned correctly.
 
 Note
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
2. Install the instrument cluster finish panel assembly with the bolt <C>.
INSTALL INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY
1. With the instrument panel box assembly opened approximately 60° from its closed position, engage the 2 hinges horizontally.
  
  Note
  
  Engaging the hinges from the top will deform the hinges. Be sure to install the instrument panel box assembly horizontally.
2. Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and engage the stoppers to install the instrument panel box assembly.
INSTALL GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
1. With the glove compartment door assembly opened approximately 55° from its closed position, engage the 2 hinges horizontally.
  
  Note
  
  Engaging the hinges from the top will deform the hinges. Be sure to install the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.
2. Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows in the illustration and engage the stoppers to install the glove compartment door assembly.
3. Engage the claw and connect the glove compartment door stopper.
INSTALL NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the connector.
2. Engage the 2 guides.
3. Engage the 4 claws to install the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
  
  Note
  
  Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
INSTALL CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER LH
1. Engage the 4 claws.
2. Install the center floor carpet cover LH with the clip.
INSTALL CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH (for RHD)
1. Engage the 4 claws.
2. Install the center floor carpet cover RH with the 2 clips.
INSTALL CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH (for LHD)
1. Engage the 5 claws.
2. Install the center floor carpet cover RH with the clip.
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)
1. Engage the 3 guides and 14 claws.
 
 Tech Tips
 
 Make sure that all claws around the entire circumference of the driver side knee airbag assembly are fully engaged.
 
 Note
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
2. Install the lower instrument panel finish panel with the 3 screws .
3. Engage the 3 claws and the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
4. Engage the 3 claws and the hood lock control cable assembly.
INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)
1. Engage the 3 guides, 13 claws and clip.
 
 Tech Tips
 
 Make sure that all claws around the entire circumference of the driver side knee airbag assembly are fully engaged.
 
 Note
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
2. Install the lower instrument panel finish panel with the 3 screws .
3. Connect the fuel filler opening lid lock sub-assembly to the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.
4. Engage the 3 claws and the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
5. Engage the 3 claws and the hood lock control cable assembly.
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
1. Engage the 2 claws and DLC3.
2. Engage the clamp.
3. Connect the connector.
4. Engage the 2 claws and 2 guides.
 
 Note
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
5. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws .
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
1. Engage the clamp.
2. Connect each connector.
3. Engage the 2 claws and guide.
 
 Note
 
 Make sure that the claws are fully engaged.
4. Install the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly with the 2 screws .
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
1. Connect the connector.
2. Engage the 4 claws to install the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
INSTALL COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Connect the connector and temporarily install the combination meter assembly.
  
  Note
  
  When installing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly and combination meter assembly.
2. Engage the 4 claws to install the combination meter assembly.
INSTALL NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Engage the 11 claws and 2 guides to install the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
2. Remove the protective tape from the steering column cover.
INSTALL FRONT LOWER PILLAR GARNISH RH
1. Engage the 4 claws to install the front lower pillar garnish RH.

INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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*1	Protective Tape
*2	Protective Cover
*3	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

Remove the protective cover.

Engage the 6 guides and 2 clips to install the front pillar garnish RH.

INSTALL NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP (for RH Side)
1. Install the No. 1 assist grip with the 2 bolts.
INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG (for Front RH)
1. Engage the 4 claws to install the 2 assist grip plugs.
CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Alignment Mark
  
  *a White
  
  Align the alignment marks on the weatherstrip with the protruding portions on the body indicated by the arrows in the illustration, and install the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.
  
  Note
  
  After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)
1. Engage the 2 guides, claw and clip to install the cowl side trim board RH.
2. Install the clip(A).
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for LHD)
1. Engage the 2 guides, claw and the 2 clips to install the cowl side trim board RH.
2. Install the clip(A).
INSTALL FRONT LOWER PILLAR GARNISH LH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.

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*1	Alignment Mark
*a	White

INSTALL FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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*1	Protective Tape
*2	Protective Cover
*3	Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

Remove the protective cover.

Engage the 6 guides and 2 clips, then install the front pillar garnish LH.

INSTALL NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP (for LH Side)

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
INSTALL ASSIST GRIP PLUG (for Front LH)

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
CONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Alignment Mark
  
  *a Yellow Green
  
  Align the alignment marks on the weatherstrip with the protruding portions on the body indicated by the arrows in the illustration, and install the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
  
  Note
  
  After installation, check that the corners fit correctly.
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for RHD)
1. Engage the 2 guides, claw and clip to install the cowl side trim board LH.
2. Install the clip(A).
INSTALL COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)
1. Engage the 2 guides, claw and clip to install the cowl side trim board LH.
2. Install the clip(A).
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
INSTALL UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note

Installing the upper steering column cover in the incorrect order may break the claw and cause clearance between the upper steering column cover and lower steering column cover.
1. Engage the 4 clips and the 2 claws to install the upper steering column cover to the lower instrument cover.
2. Engage the claw and 2 pins to install the upper steering column cover to the steering column assembly.
INSTALL LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note

Installing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order may break the claw and cause clearance between the upper steering column cover and lower steering column cover.
1. Engage the 2 claws to install the lower steering column cover to the upper steering column cover.
2. Engage the 2 claws.
3. Engage the claw.
  
  Note
  
  Press the area around the claw to engage it.
ADJUST SPIRAL CABLE
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. Rotate the spiral cable counterclockwise slowly by hand until it stops.
  
  Note
  
  Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.
4. Rotate the spiral cable clockwise approximately 2.5 turns to align the marks.
  
  Note
  
  Do not turn the spiral cable using the airbag wire harness.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  The spiral cable will rotate approximately 2.5 turns to both the left and right from the center.
INSTALL STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.
2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
  
  Torque:
  
  50 N*m { 510 kgf*cm, 37 ft.*lbf }
3. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable sub-assembly.
INSTALL STEERING PAD
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. Connect the airbag connector to the steering pad.
  
  Note
  
  When connecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
4. Connect the horn connector to the steering pad.
5. Confirm that the circumference groove of each "TORX" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
6. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "TORX" screws.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.8 N*m { 90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf }
INSTALL LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw to install the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
INSTALL LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Engage the claw to install the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
INSPECT STEERING WHEEL CENTER POINT
CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
INSPECT STEERING PAD
1. Visually check for defects with the steering pad installed on the vehicle.
  1. The defects are as follows:
    
    Cuts on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    
    Small cracks on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    
    Significant discoloration on the surface and in the grooves of the steering pad
    
    OK
    
    No defects are found.
    
    Tech Tips
    
    If any of the defects is found, replace the steering pad with a new one.
2. Make sure that the horn sounds.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  If the horn does not sound, inspect the horn system Click here.
INSPECT SRS WARNING LIGHT

Click here
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle)

for U660E: Click here

for U241E: Click here
INSPECT SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for CVT)

Click here
ADJUST SHIFT LEVER POSITION (for Automatic Transaxle)

for U660E: Click here

for U241E: Click here

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*1	Alignment Mark
*a	Yellow Green