Main Crash Pad Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items;
1. Front seat.
2. Cluster.
3. Audio assembly.
4. Glove box.
5. Crash pad side cover.
6. Front pillar trim.
Remove the crash pad side garnish (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Garnish
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Using a screwdriver, remove the center speaker grill (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Speaker Grill
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Loosen the mounting screws, remove the center speaker (A).
Disconnect the connector (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Speaker And Connector
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Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad under cover (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Crash Pad Under Cover
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Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A).
Remove the passenger's air bag mounting bolts.

Fig 5: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector
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Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Connector
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Connector
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Remove the auto photo and auto light sensor (B) from crash pad upper side by using screwdriver or remover then disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Auto Photo And Auto Light Sensor And Connector
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Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad (B).

Fig 10: Identifying Main Crash Pad
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.