Main Crash Pad Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip 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
  (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")
2. Front pillar trim
  (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")
3. Floor console assembly
  (Refer to the "CONSOLE ")
4. Front door scuff trim
  (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")
5. Cowl side trim
  (Refer to the "INTERIOR TRIM ")
6. Crash pad center garnish
7. Crash pad side cover
8. Crash pad lower panel
9. Cluster fascia upper panel & Cluster assembly
10. Center fascia panel
11. Audio assembly
12. Heater control unit
13. Center crash pad passenger's panel
14. Glove box & Glove box housing
15. Steering column
  (Refer to the "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
After loosening the mounting screw, nut, clip, then remove the console side cover (A).

Fig 1: Console Side Cover
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Console Side Cover Connector
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the center crash pad passenger's panel (A).

Fig 3: Center Crash Pad Passenger Panel
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center crash pad driver's panel [RH] (A).

Fig 4: Center Crash Pad Driver Panel (RH)
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 5: Center Crash Pad Driver Panel (RH) Connector
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center crash pad driver's panel [LH] (A).

Fig 6: Center Crash Pad Driver Panel (LH)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 7: Center Crash Pad Driver Panel (LH) Connectors
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Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
Loosen the mounting bolts.

Fig 8: Passenger Airbag Connectors
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).

Fig 9: Photo Sensor
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 10: Photo Sensor Connector
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, screw, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

Fig 11: Main Crash Pad Assembly
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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.