UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL


  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

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    1. All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabetical code in the table.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    Note

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

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

    Click here

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

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    1. Remove the clip <C>.

    2. Detach the 2 claws and 3 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.

  6. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 3 screws.

    2. Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamp and remove the combination meter.

  7. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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    1. for Manual Air Conditioning System:


      1. Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.

      2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 10 claws and 4 clips.

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        *1 Protective Tape

        Detach the 4 claws and disconnect the air conditioner control.

      4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

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      *1 Protective Tape

      for Automatic Air Conditioning System:


      1. Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.

      2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 claws and 4 clips.

      3. Disconnect the connectors and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

  8. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio)


    1. for Radio Receiver Type:

      Click here

    2. for Radio and Display Type:

      Click here

  9. REMOVE RADIO TUNER OPENING COVER (w/o Audio)

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    1. Remove the 4 screws and radio tuner opening cover.

  10. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

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    *1 Stopper

    1. Slightly bend the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door until it is horizontal.

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      *1 Hinge

      Pull the glove compartment door toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door.

  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the connector from the airbag.

      Note

      When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

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      Remove the 2 bolts.

    3. Detach the clamp from the bracket.

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      Detach the 12 claws and remove the airbag.

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH

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    *1 Protective Tape

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both front No. 1 assist grip plugs.


    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the front No. 1 assist grip plug.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT ASSIST GRIP SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for both front assist grips.


    1. Remove the 2 screws and front assist grip.

  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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    1. Remove the part of the front door opening trim attached to the front pillar garnish.

    2. Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish.

  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Put protective tape around the upper instrument panel.

    2. Remove the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.

    3. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 claws and 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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      *1 Protective Tape *2 Bolt <A>
      *3 Screw <B> - -

  18. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK ASSEMBLY

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    1. Remove the 2 screws and glove compartment door lock.