Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
The procedure listed below is for the LH side.
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 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 FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Sedan)
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Make the front pillar garnish hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.
Note
Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.
Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
Tech Tips
Tape the tips of the needle-nose pliers before use.
Detach the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
| *3 | Protective Cover |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag 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 with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (for Wagon)
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and detach the 2 clips.
Tech Tips
Make the front pillar garnish hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
| *1 | Front Pillar Garnish Clip |
| *2 | Protective Tape |
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nose pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish.
Note
Front pillar garnish clips are reusable if they are not removed from the vehicle and have no damage.
Replace the front pillar garnish clips with new ones if they are removed from the vehicle.
Tech Tips
Tape the tips of the needle-nose pliers before use.
Detach the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.
| *1 | Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly |
| *2 | Adhesive Tape |
| *3 | Protective Cover |
Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.
Completely cover the airbag 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 with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the claws and clips shown in the illustration on the bottom of the panel. Then, using the 2 claws on the side of the panel towards the front of the vehicle as pivot points, lift up the panel in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration until the speaker connector can be disconnected.
Disconnect the connector and remove the panel together with the speaker.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
Detach the 3 claws and remove the front No. 2 speaker from the speaker panel.
Note
Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.