CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system 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.
REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Disengage the 6 clips and remove the center lower instrument cluster finish panel.
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the heater control cable, then remove the center lower instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the 6 clips.
Disconnect the all connectors and remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Remove the shift lever knob from the shift lever.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Turn the shift lever knob counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob.
REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)
Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.
REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.
Separate the shifting hole cover.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Rotate the 2 rear clips in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove them.
Disengage the 2 front clips and remove the rear console box assembly RR.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the front console box cover.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 8 clips.
Disconnect the all connectors.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 2 heater control cable.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the air mix damper control cable.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Disengage the 9 claws and remove the front door scuff plate.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Disengage the 2 claws and guide and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.
Remove the <C> bolt.
Disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 2 <C> bolts.
Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
Disconnect the connector.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Locking Button |
Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the knee airbag assembly.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the <F> bolt.
Disengage the 6 clips and remove the upper instrument panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO. 1 PANEL
Disengage the 9 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish No. 1 panel.
REMOVE NO. 3 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Tech Tips
If the vehicle is equipped with stop and start system, disconnect the connector.
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 3 claws and remove the air duct.
REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
Remove the 3 <F> bolts and <E> screw.
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the lower instrument panel.
REMOVE BLOWER RESISTOR
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the 2 screws and blower resister.