INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL

  1. PRECAUTION

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    Note

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

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

    1. Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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. Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

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  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the clip.

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    2. Pull the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

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  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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

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

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  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    1. Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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

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    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument panel register assembly.

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  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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

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

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

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    4. Disconnect each connector.

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

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  11. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 4 screws.

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    2. Disengage the wire harness clamp.

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

  12. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH LH

    1. Disengage the 3 claws, 2 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish LH.

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  13. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt <C> and screw <D> or <E>.

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    2. Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

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  15. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH RH

    1. Disengage the 3 claws, 2 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish RH.

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  16. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  17. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Open the upper console panel sub-assembly door.

    2. Move the shift lever to N.

    3. Disengage the 4 clips.

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    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

  18. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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    2. Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides remove the upper console box sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

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    3. Disengage the clamp.

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

  19. REMOVE NO. 4 CONSOLE BOX DUCT

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

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  20. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET

    1. Remove the console box carpet.

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  21. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 bolts and 2 screws.

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

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  22. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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    3. Disengage the 3 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

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    4. Disengage the clamp.

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    5. Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

  23. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    1. Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

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  24. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT

    1. Remove the box bottom mat.

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  25. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 screws <D> or <E>.

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

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

  26. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Radio Receiver Type)

    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

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    3. Pull the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 8 clips.

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

  27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Radio and Display Type)

    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

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    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

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    3. Pull the radio receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 8 clips.

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

      Tech Tips

      w/ Navigation System:

      Do not disconnect the extension module connector.

  28. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Navigation Receiver Type)

    1. Apply protective tape to the areas shown in the illustration.

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    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

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    3. Pull the navigation receiver assembly with air conditioning control assembly toward the rear of the vehicle and disengage the 8 clips.

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

  29. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY

    1. Disengage the 8 clips as shown in the illustration.

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

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

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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

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      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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

  33. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

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  34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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

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

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

    1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.

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

  36. 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. Remove the 3 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      Note

      When removing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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

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    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.

  37. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 screws <D> or <E>.

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    2. Open the lower instrument panel door.

    3. Remove the 3 screws <D> or <E>.

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    4. Disengage the 2 clips and 3 guides.

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    5. Disengage the glove compartment light as shown in the illustration.

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

  38. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    1. Disengage the 5 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

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  39. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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

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    3. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips to remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

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  40. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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

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      Tech Tips

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

    2. While pushing the tabs on the front pillar garnish clip in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, disengage the front pillar garnish clip.

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

    4. Protect the curtain shield airbag assembly.

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      *3 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.

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

    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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

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

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

    1. Remove the 2 screws.

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

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      Note

      Do not touch the speaker cone.

  43. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

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

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

    1. Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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

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

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

    Tech Tips

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

  46. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Disengage the 4 clips and guide.

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

  47. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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

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

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    3. Disengage the clip and 3 guides to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.

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  48. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT

    1. Remove the 2 screws <D> or <E>.

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    2. Disengage the clip and 3 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

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  49. 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.

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  50. DISCONNECT NO. 2 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. Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

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      Note

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

  51. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

    1. Disconnect each connector.

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    2. Disengage each clamp.

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

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    4. Remove the 3 bolts <C> and nut <G> or <H>.

    5. Remove the 2 clips.

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

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      Note

      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

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