CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
PRECAUTION
REMOVE SERVICE PLUG GRIP
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the service plug grips Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH
Tech Tips
Refer to the instructions for Removal of the front seat assembly Click here.
REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Move the shift lever to N.
Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.
w/o Seat Heater System:
Disconnect the connector from the console box hole cover.
w/ Seat Heater System:
Disengage the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater switch assembly.
Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 3 claws and 3 clips.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage the clamp and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
Remove the 2 screws and the No. 2 console box duct.
REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:
Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the console rear end panel sub-assembly.
w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System:
Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the console rear end panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts.
Disengage the clip and guide.
Disconnect the connector and remove the multi-media interface ECU assembly.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Screw |
| *2 | Bolt |
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the 2 screws and 4 bolts.
Pull the rear console box assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 8 guides and remove the rear console box assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Tech Tips
A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
w/ Illumination:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH
Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips and remove the instrument panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Push the No. 1 switch hole base in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Pull the instrument panel finish panel in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the claw, 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Pull the lower instrument panel finish panel in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 clips and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER
Using moulding remover A, disengage the 2 clips and 5 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the front console box cover.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for LHD)
Remove the 5 screws <D>.
| *1 | Clamp |
| *2 | Guide |
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the 3 clips.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the console box as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for RHD)
Remove the 5 screws <D>.
| *1 | Clamp |
| *2 | Guide |
Disengage the 2 clamps.
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the console box as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH (w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch)
Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel garnish RH.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide, and remove the rear door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH LH
Disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips, and remove the lower center pillar garnish LH.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the bolt and disconnect the floor end of the front seat outer belt assembly.
REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER PILLAR GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
DISCONNECT FRONT SEAT OUTER BELT ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 POWER STEERING BRACKET
Turn back the floor carpet until the power steering converter assembly can be seen.
Remove the wire harness clamp from the No. 1 power steering bracket.
Remove the 3 nuts and No. 1 power steering bracket.
REMOVE POWER STEERING CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (w/o Active Stabilizer System)
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves during this procedure.
| *1 | High-voltage Cable |
Disconnect each connector and remove the bolt and 2 clamps from the power steering converter assembly.
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves during this procedure.
Wrap insulating tape around the terminals of the removed high-voltage cables and connectors to insulate them.
Remove the 3 bolts and power steering converter assembly from the vehicle.
REMOVE POWER STEERING CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (w/ Active Stabilizer System)
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves during this procedure.
| *1 | High-voltage Cable |
Disconnect each connector and remove the bolt and 2 clamps from the power steering converter assembly.
CAUTION:
Wear insulated gloves during this procedure.
Wrap insulating tape around the terminals of the removed high-voltage cables and connectors to insulate them.
Remove the 3 bolts and power steering converter assembly from the vehicle.