PRECAUTION (for RHD with Smart Entry and Start System)
Note
After turning the ignition 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.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for RHD with Smart Entry and Start System)
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)
Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
w/ Smart Entry and Start System:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH
Disengage the 3 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR (COOLER THERMISTOR)
Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect the cooler thermistor hose and connector and remove the room temperature sensor (cooler thermistor).