UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL(for Hatchback, Wagon) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

  1. PRECAUTION

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    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.

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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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  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

    1. B407483

      Disengage the 4 clips and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. B407485

      Disengage the 8 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect each connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER

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      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 3 clips and remove the No. 1 meter hood cluster as shown in the illustration.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. B328651

      Disengage the 4 clips and 9 guides and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  8. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

  9. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

    2. Pull the instrument side panel LH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  11. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disengage the 4 clips and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.

  12. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

  13. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

  14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 6 clips in the direction indicated by the arrow (1).

    2. Pull the instrument side panel RH in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH.

  15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. B407490

      Disengage the 17 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

  16. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    1. B407492

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws, 7 clips and guide to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

  17. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

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  18. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

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    2. Remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly bolt <A>.

    3. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) to disengage the 6 clips.

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    4. Pull the upper instrument panel assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) to disengage the 5 guides and remove the upper instrument panel assembly.