INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

    Tip:

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.

    B248803N01

  2. PRECAUTION

    Note:

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter (Click here).

      Note:

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      Tip:

      Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

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

    3. Turn the engine 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.

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  4. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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  5. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

    w/o Refrigerated Cool Box:

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    w/ Refrigerated Cool Box:

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  6. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH

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  7. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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  9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

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  11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG LH

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  13. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP PLUG RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE NO. 1 ASSIST GRIP

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  15. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  16. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    B247233C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel.

  18. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE

    B247234C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 2 switch hole base.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and claw.

    3. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 2 switch hole base.

  19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH CUSHION

    B247235C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel finish cushion.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel finish cushion.

  20. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    B247236

    1. Detach the 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect each connector and cooler thermistor and remove the instrument panel finish panel.

  21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B247237

    1. Detach the 4 claws, 2 clips and guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

  22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    B247238

    1. Detach the 5 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.

  23. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  24. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    B239280C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. B247241

      Remove the 2 bolts <C>.

    3. Detach the 13 clips and 2 guides.

    4. Disconnect each connector and cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.

  25. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    B247239C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel.

  27. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

    B247240C01

    *1

    Center Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish

    *2

    Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Garnish

    1. Detach the 13 clips and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel garnish together with the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

  28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    B247243

    1. Detach the 8 clips and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register.

  29. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER LH

    B239283C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the lower instrument cover.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws and remove the lower instrument cover.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  30. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  31. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR COVER

    B239281C01

    *1

    Protective Tape
    Tip:

    Use the same procedure for all instrument panel box door covers.

    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the instrument panel box door cover.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY

    B311711C01

    *1

    Screw <B>

    *2

    Bolt <C>

    1. Remove the 3 screws <B> and 2 bolts <C>.

    2. Detach the 4 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector, detach the clamp and remove the instrument panel box.

  33. REMOVE DRIVING SUPPORT SWITCH CONTROL ECU

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  34. REMOVE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE CONTROL ECU

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  35. REMOVE TELEMATICS TRANSCEIVER

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  36. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH

    B356077

    1. Detach the 2 clips and remove the front upper console panel garnish.

  37. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA MODULE RECEIVER ASSEMBLY

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  38. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY

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  39. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    B247246C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 11 clips and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  40. REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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

    B247245C01

    *1

    Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 clips, claw and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

      Tip:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 1 instrument panel speaker panel.

  43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  44. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY

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  45. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY LH

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  46. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Partially remove the floor carpet.

      Tip:

      It is not necessary to fully remove the floor carpet. Partially remove it so that the No. 2 instrument panel wire can be removed in a later step.

    2. Remove the 6 bolts <D> and nut <E>.

    3. Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts <F>.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps and claws.

    5. Detach the 2 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad.

      B311712C01

      *1

      Bolt <D>

      *2

      Nut <E>

      *3

      Bolt <F>

      *4

      Guide