INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Click here

    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.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

    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.

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return 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 away/return function when the ignition switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the ignition switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the ignition 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.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01EYU6

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EVAC

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


    1. A01ET1F

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01EWTC

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EW81

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  8. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)


    1. A01EYL2

      Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to remove the upper instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

    2. w/ Smart Entry and Start System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EVO4

      Disengage the 4 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:


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

    2. A01ETIQ

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

    3. for LHD:


      1. A01EXO3

        Disengage the 3 claws, 7 clips and 4 guides.

    4. for RHD:


      1. A01EUS4

        Disengage the 4 claws, 5 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

    6. A01ESV8

      Remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EWYA

      Remove the 4 screws.

    2. A01EV2X

      Disengage the wire harness clamp.

    3. Disconnect the 2 connectors to remove the combination meter assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH LH


    1. A01EXDU

      Disengage the 3 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.

  13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EXTH

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETM3

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVFO

        Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVDY

        Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

  15. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH RH


    1. A01EYBQ

      Disengage the 3 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish RH.

  16. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EYT0

      Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

  17. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Move the shift lever to N.

    2. Disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

      A01EV3G

    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EXR2

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01EX6A

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. A01EY1N

      Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect the 2 connectors to remove the upper console box sub-assembly.

  19. REMOVE NO. 4 CONSOLE BOX DUCT


    1. A01EXFJ

      Disengage the claw and remove the No. 4 console box duct.

  20. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET


    1. A01ETBZ

      Remove the console box carpet.

  21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUU7

      Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

    2. A01EZ0B

      Pull the console box assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 guides and remove the console box assembly.

  22. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETO0

      Using a moulding remover, pry up on the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly until there is enough of a gap to make it possible to pull on the panel by hand.

    2. A01EVW2

      Pull the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 7 clips and 2 guides to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUQP

      Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

  24. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH


    1. for Blank Type:


      1. A01EVN1

        Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front console upper panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

    2. for 3 Switch Hole Type:


      1. A01EY7R

        Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.

      2. Disconnect the each connector to remove the front console upper panel garnish.

  25. REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EY0X

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    2. A01EX36

      Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the front ash receptacle assembly.

  26. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)


    1. A01EXQHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EXK8

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. A01EU7P

      Pull the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 6 clips.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly.

  27. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)


    1. A01EU97E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EWLR

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. A01EW14

      Pull the navigation receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 6 clips.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the navigation receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly.

  28. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  29. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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

  30. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH


    1. A01EXKX

      Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


    1. A01EWKD

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EYQ9

      Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

  32. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETM9

      Disengage the 4 claws.

    2. Disengage the 2 guides.

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

  33. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EY0O

      Remove the bolt <B> and screw <C>.

    2. Open the lower instrument panel door.

    3. A01ET98

      Remove the 3 screws <C>.

    4. A01ETI0

      Disengage the 2 clips, 4 guides and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  34. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUD6

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 10 clips to remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly as shown in the illustration.

  35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH


    1. A01EYF5E01
      Text in Illustration
      *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. A01EXVEE01

      While pushing the tabs on the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow (A) shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

    3. Pull the garnish in the direction indicated by the arrow (B) shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 guides and remove the front pillar garnish LH.

    4. A01EY91E01
      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 piece of cloth or nylon and secure the edges 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.

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


    1. A01EXUHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EYM9

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No.1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  37. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)


    1. A01EX7K

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01EULO

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

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  38. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EUIX

      Disengage the 6 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.

  39. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 10 Speakers)


    1. A01EUDE

      Remove the 2 screws.

    2. A01ESQ0

      Lift the front No. 3 speaker assembly and disconnect the connector to remove the speaker.

      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  40. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

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

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


    1. A01ETWSE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EWIX

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

    3. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

  42. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

    Tech Tips

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

  43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. for LHD:


      1. A01EXQS

        Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.

    2. A01EY07

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    3. A01EX79

      Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  44. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT


    1. for RHD:


      1. A01EWN6

        Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the console box insert.

    2. A01EV31

      Remove the 2 screws <C>.

    3. A01EXY2

      Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

  45. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EX6Z

      Disengage the 3 clips and guide to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

    2. for LHD with Smart Entry and Start System:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

  46. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. Disengage the 10 clips to remove the No.1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01ETBG

  47. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    1. Check that the ignition 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. A01EYKQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a 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.

  48. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. Disconnect each connector.

      A01EV4QE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A w/ Ion Generator - -

    2. Disengage each clamp.

    3. A01EXRN

      Disconnect the glove box light as shown in the illustration.

    4. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <A>.

      A01ESPME01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Passenger Airbag Bolt <A> *2 Bolt <B>
      *3 Nut <E> or <F> *4 Clip

    5. Remove the 3 bolts <B> and nut <E> or <F>.

    6. Remove the 2 clips.

    7. Disengage the 5 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

      A01EUYT

      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.