AIR CONDITIONING UNIT REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Click here


    1. w/ Air Suspension:

      Note

      Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    2. w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      Note

      w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal Click here.

      Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal
      Specification Waiting Time
      w/o Telematics transceiver 60 sec.
      w/ Telematics transceiver 120 sec.

  2. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM


    1. Turn the A/C switch on.

    2. Operate the A/C with the setting temperature at 25°C (77°F) and the blower level at LO for 10 minutes to circulate the refrigerant. This causes most of the compressor oil from the various components of the A/C system to collect in the A/C compressor.

    3. Turn the power switch off.

    4. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

  3. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE FRONT WHEEL RH

  5. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A01NDSY

      Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.

  6. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the power switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable 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.

      Note


      • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

      • Make sure to select FACE mode before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

  7. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY


    1. for LH Side:


      1. Refer to the procedure for Remove Front Seat Assembly Click here.

    2. for RH Side:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  8. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A01NHKG

      Remove the 4 clips and engine room side cover.

  9. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH


    1. A01NH7B

      Remove the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the engine room side cover LH.

  10. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL


    1. A01NDNO

      Remove the 6 clips and cool air intake duct seal.

  11. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NDFEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hood to Cowl Top Seal

      Disengage the clip and the hood to cowl top seal from the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

    2. A01NDRP

      Remove the clip.

    3. Disengage the 3 clips and 2 guides, and remove the front fender top reinforcement sub-assembly LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TOP REINFORCEMENT SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  13. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH


    1. A01NEBLE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Double-sided Tape

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front fender to cowl side seal LH.

  14. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  15. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM HEAD CAP


    1. A01NGAME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the front wiper arm head cap.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  16. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NG4G

      Remove the nut and the front wiper arm and blade assembly LH.

  17. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH


    1. A01NEOE

      Remove the 2 nuts and the front wiper arm and blade assembly RH.

  18. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 2 clips.

      A01ND3VE01

    2. Disengage the 6 claws and guide <A>.

    3. Disengage the 10 guides and pull out the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  19. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the wiper and stop the windshield wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

    2. A01NGYT

      w/o Deicer:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

    3. A01NEA8

      w/ Deicer:


      1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

      2. Disengage the clamp.

    4. A01NG3N

      Remove the 5 bolts and the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

      Note

      Be careful not to damage the windshield when removing the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

  20. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP LH (w/ Air Suspension)


    1. A01NHTO

      Remove the 3 nuts and front shock absorber cap.

  21. REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER CAP RH (w/ Air Suspension)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  22. REMOVE OUTER COWL TOP PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  23. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NH2E

      Disengage the 6 clamps and separate the engine wire harness.

    2. A01NFBU

      Remove the bolt and slide the hook connector.

    3. Disconnect the suction pipe assembly.

    4. Remove the O-ring from the suction pipe assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  24. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONING TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

    2. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioning tube and accessory assembly.

      Note

      Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.

  25. DISCONNECT OUTLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A01NHOJ

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the outlet heater water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the outlet heater water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  26. DISCONNECT INLET HEATER WATER HOSE


    1. A01NHZV

      Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the inlet heater water hose.

      Note


      • Do not apply excessive force to the inlet heater water hose.

      • Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.

  27. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01NHGY

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.

  28. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER


    1. A01NDWE

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.

  29. REMOVE STEERING PAD

    CAUTION:

    When storing the steering pad, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NDXBE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw Case
      *2 "TORX" Screw

      Using a T30 "TORX" socket wrench, loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

    4. A01ND5BE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locks.

    7. A01NCZZE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Disconnect the airbag connectors to remove the steering pad as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  30. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEHSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    2. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft.

    3. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    4. A01NEIHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (09953-05020) before use.

  31. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.


    1. A01NEZ3E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Panel

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the upper steering column cover.

    2. A01NEQ4

      Remove the 3 screws.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

      Note

      Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

    4. A01NF9A

      Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

  32. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect the connectors from the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.

    2. A01NG63E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Claw

      Using pliers, expand the clamp.

    3. While holding the clamp expanded, raise the claw using a screwdriver to disengage it, and then remove the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly from the steering column assembly.

  33. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGN8

      Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

  34. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGRU

      Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 4 clips.

    3. w/o Seat Heater System:


      1. Disconnect the connector from the console box hole cover.

    4. A01NDQX

      w/ Seat Heater System:


      1. Disengage the 4 claws.

      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater switch assembly.

    5. A01NEP7

      Pull the upper console panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 3 claws and 3 clips.

    6. Disconnect each connector.

    7. Disengage the clamp and remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

  35. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01NH7K

      Remove the 2 screws and the No. 2 console box duct.

  36. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGOF

      w/o Rear Seat Entertainment System:


      1. Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the console rear end panel sub-assembly.

    2. w/ Rear Seat Entertainment System:


      1. Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips.

      2. Disconnect each connector and remove the console rear end panel sub-assembly.

  37. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG12

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disengage the clip and guide.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the multi-media interface ECU assembly.

  38. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEDEE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw
      *2 Bolt

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and 4 bolts.

    3. A01NHVU

      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.

  39. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01NHW7

      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.

    2. w/ Illumination:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  40. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01NFZB

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  41. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01NG9O

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. A01NE3Q

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01NF7E

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. A01NHV4

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  43. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH


    1. A01NGMK

      Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips and remove the instrument panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

  44. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A01NFNE

      Push the No. 1 switch hole base in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.

  45. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NGE1

      Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01NG78

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    3. Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  46. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NHD8

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    5. A01NHO2E01

      Disengage the claw to remove the hood lock control cable.

    6. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  47. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01NDR7

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 4 air duct sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the claw or guide.

  48. REMOVE NO. 4 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01NDF8

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 4 air duct sub-assembly.

      Note

      Do not damage the claw or guide.

  49. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NHDH

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A01NDE7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Lock Nut

      Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop light switch assembly.

  50. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL STROKE SENSOR ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  51. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL RETURN SPRING

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  52. SEPARATE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD CLEVIS

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  53. REMOVE BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  54. SEPARATE STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NG85

      Loosen the bolt.

    2. A01NHHKE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Put matchmarks on the steering intermediate shaft assembly and power steering link assembly.

      Note

      Do not separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

    3. Remove the bolt.

    4. Separate the steering intermediate shaft assembly from the power steering link assembly.

  55. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NHPD

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

    2. A01NCVD

      Disconnect the connector from the power steering ECU assembly.

      Tech Tips

      As shown in the illustration, turn the lock lever to disconnect the connector.

    3. Disconnect the connectors and disengage the wire harness clamps from the steering post assembly.

    4. A01NDFW

      Disengage the 2 wire harness clamps.

    5. A01NGLK

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and steering post assembly.

  56. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER


    1. A01NF7HE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel hole cover.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  57. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the No. 2 instrument panel hole cover and No. 1 instrument panel hole cover.

  58. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A01NE8Q

      Remove the 2 clips.

    2. Remove the 2 screws <E> and the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.

  59. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDDA

      Remove the 2 screws <G>.

    2. Disengage each connector and remove the combination meter assembly.

  60. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL


    1. A01NDTPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Moulding Remover B
      *3 Moulding Remover D

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Insert moulding remover B and D as shown in the illustration.

    3. Pull down moulding remover B in direction (1). With moulding remover B being pulled down, pull down moulding remover D in direction (2) to disengage the clip and guide.

    4. A01NHA9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Moulding Remover B
      *3 Moulding Remover D

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    5. Insert moulding remover B and D as shown in the illustration.

    6. Pull down moulding remover B in direction (1). With moulding remover B being pulled down, pull down moulding remover D in direction (2) to disengage the clip.

    7. A01NEJU

      Disengage the 2 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel as shown in the illustration.

  61. REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A01NDLA

      Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the accessory meter assembly.

  62. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A01ND8X

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the multi-display assembly.

  63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01NG2R

      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.

  64. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A01NHYG

      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.

  65. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH REGISTER

    Note


    • The 4 bolts of the radio receiver assembly with register are installed though the service holes at the bottom in the instrument panel. Make sure to check all of them.

    • If the radio receiver assembly with register is pulled without removing the 4 bolts, it may result in damage to the radio receiver assembly with register.


    1. A01NCUBE01

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Disengage the 9 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver assembly with register.

  66. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for LHD)


    1. A01NDJA

      Remove the 5 screws <D>.

    2. A01NHTTE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. Remove the 3 clips.

    4. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the console box as shown in the illustration.

  67. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for RHD)


    1. A01NCM1

      Remove the 5 screws <D>.

    2. A01NCP7E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Guide

      Disengage the 2 clamps.

    3. Remove the 2 clips.

    4. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the console box as shown in the illustration.

  68. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  69. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  70. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NI0M

      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  71. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH (w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

  72. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch)


    1. A01NGJB

      Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel garnish RH.

  73. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the front passenger side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NFX4E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Put protective tape around the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

    4. A01NFZX

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    5. Disengage the claw and 2 pins to separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

    6. A01NDT8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  74. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFHC

      Remove the 5 screws <F>.

    2. A01NGIS

      Disengage the claw, 4 clips and guide.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  75. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01NEQA

      Using moulding remover A, disengage the claw and 2 clips.

    2. Disengage the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  76. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01NGMDE01

      Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Perform this step as shown by the arrow (1) in the illustration.

    2. Cut off the clip <A>.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

      Tech Tips

      Perform this step as shown by the arrow (2) in the illustration.

    4. Remove the clip <A>.

    5. A01NE06E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Adhesive Tape
      *2 Protective Cover
      *3 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.


      1. Cover the airbag with a cloth or piece of nylon and secure the ends of the cover with tape, as shown in the illustration.

        Protective Cover size
        X
        700 mm (2.30 ft.)
        Y
        120 mm (4.72 in.)

        Note

        Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

  77. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  78. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  79. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NDGI

      Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  80. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly and No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

  81. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEHP

      Using moulding remover A, disengage the 10 claws and 4 clips, and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.

  82. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFE2

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 4 speaker assembly.

  83. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH


    1. Using moulding remover B, disengage the 11 clips.

      Tech Tips

      Apply protective tape to the areas where moulding remover B is to be inserted.

    2. Disengage the 7 claws.

      A01NFLHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Moulding Remover B *2 Protective Tape
    3. A01NH8A

      Disengage the 2 claws.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the automatic light control sensor.

    5. Remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.

  84. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. A01NDSO

      Disconnect the shift lock control ECU connector and transmission control switch wire connector.

    3. Disconnect the 3 clamps.

    4. Remove the 4 nuts and shift lever assembly.

    5. A01NDET

      Disconnect the end of the transmission control cable assembly from the shift lever assembly.

    6. Turn the lock nut counterclockwise. While holding the lock nut, disconnect the transmission control cable from the shift lever retainer.

  85. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01NHNY

      Remove the screw <D> and the No. 1 console box duct.

  86. DISCONNECT INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the power 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. A01NDCVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  87. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the room temperature sensor.

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    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.

    5. Remove the 6 bolts <C> and nut <H> or <I>.

    6. Remove the 2 clips.

    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> or <B> *2 Bolt <C>
      *3 Nut <H> or <I> *4 Clip

  88. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY


    1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays.

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  89. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01NEFZ

      Disconnect the 4 connectors.

    2. A01NEF4E02

      Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and disconnect the 2 connectors (A).

    3. Disconnect the 4 connectors (B).

    4. A01NDZ1

      Remove the 2 nuts.

    5. A01NHWT

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector.

    6. A01NE8M

      Disengage the 2 claws and release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.

    7. A01NCP0

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  90. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01NGWR

      Disconnect the 3 connectors.

    2. A01ND9UE02

      Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and disconnect the 2 connectors (A).

    3. Disconnect the connector (B).

    4. A01NE5N

      Remove the bolt and nut.

    5. A01NG5D

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector.

    6. A01NE8M

      Disengage the 2 claws and release the connector lock as shown in the illustration.

    7. A01NCP0

      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration and disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel junction block assembly.

  91. REMOVE POWER STEERING ECU ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

  92. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL FLASHER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NEFB

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the turn signal flasher assembly.

  93. REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER


    1. A01NGKQ

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp and remove the clearance warning buzzer.

  94. REMOVE DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION MODULE DISPLAY WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System for HDD)


    1. A01NHXQ

      Pull out the display and navigation module display with bracket to the rear of the vehicle as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the display and navigation module display with bracket.

  95. REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX


    1. A01NEXE

      Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and ECU integration box.

  96. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT


    1. A01NE4OE01

      Disengage the 2 clamps and fastener.

    2. Disengage the claw and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Fastener
    3. A01NCQQ

      Remove the clip.

    4. Disengage the claw and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

  97. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT


    1. A01NEKC

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.

  98. REMOVE FRONT FLOOR CAUTION PLATE COVER


    1. A01NE7U

      Disengage the claw.

    2. A01NEFQ

      Disengage the guide and remove the frame number cover as shown in the illustration.

  99. REMOVE REAR NO. 4 AIR DUCT


    1. A01NFXXE01

      Disengage the 2 clamps and fastener.

    2. Disengage the claw and turn back the floor carpet as shown in the illustration.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Clamp
      *2 Fastener
    3. A01NG05

      Remove the clip.

    4. Disengage the claw and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

  100. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 AIR DUCT


    1. A01NH86

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 3 air duct.

  101. REMOVE CENTER HEATER TO REGISTER SUB DUCT


    1. A01NDKI

      Remove the 3 clips and center heater to register sub duct.

  102. REMOVE NO. 5 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET (w/o Navigation System for HDD)


    1. A01NEET

      Remove the 2 No. 5 instrument panel brackets.

  103. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NE82E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw
      *2 Bolt
      *3 Nut

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 1 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  104. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NFJPE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Screw
      *2 Bolt
      *3 Nut

      Disengage each clamp.

    2. Remove the screw.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and No. 2 instrument panel brace sub-assembly.

  105. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage each clamp.

    2. Disconnect each connector.

    3. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

      A01NDL8E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt *2 Earth Wire

    4. Disengage each clamp.

    5. Disconnect the connector.

    6. Disconnect the blower motor connector.

    7. Disconnect the 2 air conditioning ECU connectors.

    8. Remove the bolt and disconnect the earth wire.

    9. Remove the nut and disconnect the connector holder.

      A01NE17E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Blower Motor Connector *2 Air Conditioning ECU Connector
      *3 Nut *4 Connector Holder
      *5 Bolt *6 Earth Wire

    10. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 caps from the engine compartment side.

    11. Remove the nut.

    12. Disconnect the cooler drain hose.

      A01NDVUE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Cap *2 Bolt
      *3 Nut *4 Cooler Drain Hose

    13. Remove the 5 instrument panel safety pad caps.

    14. Using a "TORX" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "TORX" bolts and the instrument panel reinforcement assembly with air conditioning unit assembly.

      A01NCN1E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Instrument Panel Safety Pad Cap *2 "TORX" Bolt

  106. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01NCXM

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.

  107. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING UNIT ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the 3 bolts and air conditioning unit assembly from the instrument panel reinforcement assembly.

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