UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

    Tip:

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

    B339322E01

  2. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  3. PRECAUTION

    Note:

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

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  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

    Note:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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  5. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 6 clips and 2 claws in the order shown in the illustration and remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.

      B337765C01
      V100155

      Protective Tape

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  6. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    1. B337769C02
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips and 2 claws and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

    1. B337771C01
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 3 clips and claw and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register assembly.

  8. REMOVE TELLTALE LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER (w/o Audio)

    B337773C01
    V100155

    Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. Detach the 4 clips and remove the stereo opening cover.

  10. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio, for Radio Receiver Type)

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  11. REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio, for Radio and Display Type)

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  12. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    B337775C01
    V100155

    Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the claw and 11 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.

  13. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

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  14. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH

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  15. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY

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  16. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Using moulding remover B, detach the 13 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 2 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

      B337781

  17. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    B337807

    1. Using moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the upper instrument cluster finish panel.

  18. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

    1. B337784C01
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.

    3. Slightly bend the upper part of the glove compartment door assembly to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly until it is horizontal.

    4. B337785C01
      V100155

      Protective Tape

      Pull the glove compartment door assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the 2 hinges and remove it.

  19. REMOVE NO. 2 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

    B337787C01
    V100155

    Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 2 clips, 2 claws and 2 guides and remove the No. 2 speaker hole cover.

  20. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER

    Tip:

    Use the same procedure described for the No. 2 speaker hole cover.

  21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (w/ Speaker)

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  22. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

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  23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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  24. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL

    1. for Single Type Airbag:

      1. B339324C07

        *a

        Lock Slider
        V100135

        Pull

        Pull and slide the lock slider in the direction indicated by the arrow to release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

        Note:

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

      2. Disconnect the connectors.

      3. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

      4. Remove the 2 bolts <C> or <D>.

        B440051C01

        *a

        Bolt <B>

        *b

        Bolt <C> or <D>

        *c

        Airbag Connector

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    2. for Dual Type Airbag:

      1. B342359C02

        *a

        Airbag Connector A

        *b

        Airbag Connector B

        *c

        Lock Slider
        V100135

        Pull

        Pull and slide the lock slider in the direction indicated by the arrow to release the connector lock and disconnect the 2 airbag connectors A and B.

        Note:

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

      2. Disconnect the connectors.

      3. Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

      4. Remove the 2 bolts <C> or <D>.

        B341008C04

        *a

        Bolt <B>

        *b

        Bolt <C> or <D>

        *c

        Airbag Connector

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        -

    3. Pull up the upper instrument panel to detach the 8 clips and remove it.

      B337797