UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Click here

    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 2 floor board.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD


    1. Remove the rear No. 3 floor board.

  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH


    1. A003Z5J

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 6 guides and remove the deck floor box RH.

  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE


    1. A003VKN

      Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides, and remove the rear floor board upper No. 3 plate.

  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

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

  8. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Operate the tilt and telescopic lever to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. A003W1R

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides.

    3. A003W2F

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 11 claws.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the meter hood sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003Z3T

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Remove the 2 screws.

    3. Disengage the 2 clips.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter assembly.

  10. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A003YSW

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip.

    2. Remove the residual weatherstrip sealant from the body of the vehicle using cleaner.

      Note

      Remove the sealant completely. Any residual sealant may transfer to other areas of the vehicle when removing/installing the interior parts.

  11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A003Z0S

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  12. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003W9H

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and clip.

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

  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A003WN2E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Front Pillar Garnish Clip

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

      Tech Tips

      Make the front pillar garnish LH hang down from the front pillar garnish clip.

    2. A003X1NE01
      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 2 guides.

    4. w/o Front Center Speaker:


      1. Remove the front pillar garnish LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration.

    5. w/ Front Center Speaker:


      1. Disconnect the front pillar garnish LH by pulling it in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) in the illustration.

      2. Disconnect the connector and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    6. A003YYHE01
      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.

        Note

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

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V9E

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

  15. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE OPENING PLATE


    1. A003WJU

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and remove the No. 1 defroster nozzle opening plate.

  16. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V1G

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 2 guides, and remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front No. 2 Speaker)


    1. A003ZEJ

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A003VH2

      Lift the front No. 2 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  18. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A003ZIT

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 claws, clip and 4 guides, and remove the instrument side panel RH.

    2. Disconnect the connector.

  20. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A003ZFG

      Disengage the 2 clips, claw and guide.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

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

  21. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A003VC3

      Disengage the 2 clips, claw and 2 guides.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

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

  22. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side Click here.

  23. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side Click here.

  24. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel 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 (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A003ZSE

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A003Y7X

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

    5. A003Y1EE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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

  25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZS4

      Remove the 4 screws <C>.

    2. Disengage the 5 claws.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect the connector and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  26. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  27. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for Metal Finish Panel and Urethane Panel)


    1. A003YLO

      Disengage the 5 clips and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

  28. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH (for Wood Panel and Bamboo Panel)


    1. A003Z33

      Disengage the 4 clips and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

  29. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003ZI2

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 7 claws and 3 guides, and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

  30. REMOVE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE OPENING PLATE


    1. A003ZL6

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 defroster nozzle opening plate.

  31. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  32. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front No. 2 Speaker)

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  33. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003VWD

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

  34. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Front Center Speaker)


    1. A003Y4V

      Remove the 2 bolts.

    2. A003WVN

      Lift the front No. 4 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  35. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A003V41

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 8 claws and 3 guides.

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

  36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A003WSN

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 14 claws.

    2. A003VNY

      Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  37. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A003ZUWE01
      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.

  38. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

    2. Disengage the clamp.

      A003V3LE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Navigation System - -

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

      A003WVJE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Bolt <A> *2 Screw <B>

    4. Disengage the 12 claws.

    5. Disengage the 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Do not damage the upper instrument panel assembly.

      A003WWYE01