INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL

PRECAUTION

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.

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

ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
1. Remove the 3 clips and the rear deck floor box.
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.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 3 steering wheel cover.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
1. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw to remove the lower No. 2 steering wheel cover.
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. 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. 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. 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.
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1. 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. 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.
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
1. 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. 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. Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.
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.
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  *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.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.
REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. 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. w/ Seat Heater System:
  1. Disengage the 4 claws.
  2. Disconnect the connector and remove the seat heater switch assembly.
5. 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.
REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 5 screws <F> and console cup holder box sub-assembly.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER
1. Remove the console box cup holder from the console cup holder box sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE CONSOLE CUP HOLDER BOX
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.
2. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Cutout
  
  Insert a moulding remover into the cutout shown in the illustration.
3. Slide the moulding remover as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 claws.
  
  Note
  
  If any of the claws are damaged, replace the console cup holder box with a new one.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Sliding the moulding remover will disengage the claws.
4. Slide the moulding remover as shown in the illustration to disengage the claw.
  
  Note
  
  If any of the claws are damaged, replace the console cup holder box with a new one.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Sliding the moulding remover will disengage the claw.
5. Disengage the 3 claws as shown in the illustration to remove the console cup holder box door from the console cup holder box.
REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
1. Remove the 2 screws and the No. 2 console box duct.
REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. 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.
REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disengage the clip and guide.
3. Disconnect the connector and remove the multi-media interface ECU assembly.
REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
1. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Screw
  
  *2 Bolt
  
  Disconnect each connector.
2. Remove the 2 screws and 4 bolts.
3. 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
1. 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.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Remove the clip.
2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
1. Remove the 2 screws <D>.
2. 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.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
1. Remove the 2 screws <D>.
2. 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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH
1. 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
1. 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.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.
2. 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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER OUTER CASE
1. Open the cup holder.
2. Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
  
  Note
  
  Be careful not to break the claws. If any of them breaks, replace the instrument panel cup holder outer case with a new one.
3. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel cup holder outer case.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 4 screws <F> and instrument panel cup holder sub-assembly.
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. Remove the 4 bolts.
4. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
5. 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.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER
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  *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.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL HOLE COVER

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 instrument panel hole cover.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 2 clips.
2. Remove the 2 screws <E> and No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.
REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 screws <G>.
2. Disengage each connector and remove the combination meter assembly.

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*1	Screw Case
*2	"TORX" Screw

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*1	Matchmark

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*1	Turn
*2	Hold

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*1	Instrument Panel Cluster Finish Panel

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*1	Clamp
*2	Claw

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*1	Cutout

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*1	Screw
*2	Bolt

REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

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*1	Protective Tape
*2	Moulding Remover B
*3	Moulding Remover D

Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

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

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*1	Protective Tape
*2	Moulding Remover B
*3	Moulding Remover D

Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

Insert moulding remover B and D as shown in the illustration.
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.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel as shown in the illustration.

REMOVE ACCESSORY METER ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Disengage the 2 clips.
3. Disconnect each connector and remove the accessory meter assembly.
REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
1. Remove the 3 bolts.
2. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the multi-display assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
1. 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
1. 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 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. Remove the 4 bolts.
2. Disengage the 9 clips.
3. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver assembly with register.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER
1. Using moulding remover A, disengage the 2 clips and 5 guides.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front console box cover.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for LHD)
1. Remove the 5 screws <D>.
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  *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.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX (for RHD)
1. Remove the 5 screws <D>.
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  *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.
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
1. 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.
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)
1. Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument panel garnish RH.
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. Text in Illustration
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  Put protective tape around the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
4. Remove the 3 bolts.
5. Disengage the claw and 2 pins to separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
6. 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.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 5 screws <F>.
2. Disengage the claw, 4 clips and guide.
3. Disconnect each connector and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
1. Using moulding remover A, disengage the claw and 2 clips.
2. Disengage the guide and remove the instrument side panel LH.

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*1	Clamp
*2	Guide

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*1	Clamp
*2	Guide

REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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

Tech Tips

Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.
Turn the end of the front pillar garnish clip 90° with needle-nosed pliers and remove it from the front pillar garnish LH.
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-nosed pliers before use.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

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

Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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.

REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
1. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 clips, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure as for the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY
1. Using moulding remover A, disengage the 10 claws and 4 clips, and remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove the 2 bolts.
2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front No. 4 speaker assembly.
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.
  
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  *1 Moulding Remover B *2 Protective Tape
3. Disengage the 2 claws.
4. Disconnect the connector and remove the automatic light control sensor.
5. Remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle garnish.
REMOVE SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Move the shift lever to N.
2. 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. 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.
REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
1. Remove the screw <D> and the No. 1 console box duct.
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. 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.

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*1	Moulding Remover B	*2	Protective Tape

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*1	Slider

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

Disconnect each connector.
Disengage each clamp.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the room temperature sensor.
Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A> or <B>.
Remove the 6 bolts <C> and nut <H> or <I>.
Remove the 2 clips.

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

REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY
1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the 5 No. 3 instrument panel stays.