Special Tools Required

KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014

NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
Take care not to bend the brackets.
Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam (see DASHBOARD CENTER LOWER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Remove these items from the dashboard:
- Driver's outer dashboard panel (see DRIVER'S DASHBOARD OUTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Center panel (see DASHBOARD CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Tweeter, both sides (see TWEETER )
- Instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Gauge control module (see GAUGE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT )
- Sunlight sensor (see SUNLIGHT SENSOR TEST )
- Radio switch panel, with audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Shift lever (see SHIFT LEVER REMOVAL )
- Audio display-clock, with audio unit (see AUDIO UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Dashboard side vent (see LOWER GLOVE BOX DAMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Passenger's airbag (see FRONT PASSENGER'S AIRBAG REPLACEMENT )
- Center pocket (see CENTER POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
- Beverage holder (see BEVERAGE HOLDER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
From the front of the dashboard, detach the harness clips (A, B).

Fig 1: Detaching Harness Clips
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Detach the harness clip (A), and disconnect the glove box light connector (B).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Glove Box Light Connector
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From the back of the dashboard, detach the tweeter harness clip (A).

Fig 3: Detaching Tweeter Harness Clip
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From the back of the dashboard, detach the connectors (A), and release the sunlight sensor harness (B) from the hooks (C).

Fig 4: Detaching Connectors
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From the back of the dashboard, detach the tweeter harness clip (A).

Fig 5: Detaching Tweeter Harness Clip
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From the back of the dashboard, detach the harness clip (A).

Fig 6: Detaching Harness Clip
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Remove the bolts (A) and screws (B), then separate the dashboard (C) and steering hanger beam (D), and disconnect the connectors (E).

Fig 7: Separating Dashboard And Steering Hanger Beam
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Install the beam in the reverse order or removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the dashboard wire harness is not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.