UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

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  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.

    2. A003SYGE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. A003UH7

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips, and then remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003USY

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A003RM0

      Pull the combination meter assembly, disconnect the connector, and remove the combination meter assembly.

      Note

      When removing the combination meter assembly, do not damage the upper instrument panel sub-assembly or combination meter assembly.

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH


    1. A003RXOE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.

    3. A003TXA

      Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

    4. A003RUL

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.

  9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH


    1. A003ROAE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. Insert a roof moulding remover and slide the remover toward the clip.

    3. A003TRZ

      Pull the remover with both hands to disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.

    4. A003SOQ

      Disengage the 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.

  10. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003T1DE03

      Disengage the 5 claws, 2 clips, and 3 guides.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the center instrument panel register assembly.

  11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE LH


    1. A003UQOE01
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      *1 Protective Tape
      *a Guide (A)
      *b Guide (B)

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides (A).

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides (B) and remove the front pillar garnish corner piece LH.

  12. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A003UJZE02
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      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

      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.

    2. A003T7FE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      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.

    3. Disengage the guide at the front end of the front pillar garnish LH and remove it.

    4. A003TFYE02
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      *1 Protective Cover
      *2 Curtain Shield Airbag Assembly
      *3 Adhesive Tape

      Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

      Protective Cover Size
      X 700 mm (27.56 in.)
      Y 120 mm (4.72 in.)

      1. Cover the airbag with a 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) cloth or piece of nylon and fix the ends of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.

        Note

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH CORNER PIECE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  15. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX COVER


    1. A003TPH

      Disengage the 4 clips.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console box cover.

  16. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL


    1. A003S2W

      Disengage the 7 claws.

    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the upper console panel.

  17. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. A003SLR

      Remove the 2 screws <E> or <F>.

    2. A003SBJ

      Disengage the 4 claws and 6 clips, and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel.

  18. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TTXE02
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      *1 Stopper
      *2 Glove Compartment Door Stopper

      Disengage the claw and release the glove compartment door stopper.

    2. Bend portions (A) and (B) in the direction indicated by the arrows in the illustration to release the 2 stoppers, and lower the glove compartment door assembly until the front of the door is level.

    3. A003TCOE03
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Hinge

      Pull the glove compartment door assembly horizontally toward the rear of the vehicle to release the 2 hinges, and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

      Note

      Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward to remove it will cause the hinges to deform when reinstalling the door. Be sure to pull out the compartment door horizontally.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003TQP

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A003T93E01
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      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the claw and clip.

    4. A003TZ2

      Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips.

    5. A003S0J

      As shown in the illustration, remove the No. 1 instrument panel box door sub-assembly.

    6. w/ USB Audio System:


      1. Disengage the clamp and disconnect the connector.

  20. 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. A003SLE

      Disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  21. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003SIRE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. Operate the tilt lever to lower the steering wheel assembly.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

    4. Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

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

      A003RTVE01

    6. Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws.

      A003RHD

    7. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the upper instrument panel sub-assembly.

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      Note

      When removing the upper instrument panel sub-assembly, be careful not to damage it or the steering wheel assembly.