Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Replacement

Remove the front seat.
Remove the floor console.
Remove the crash pad.
Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the A/C hose.
(Refer to AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM )
Remove the clips, then remove heater hose.
(Refer to Heater Unit )
Remove the cowl top cover.
Disconnect the driver's wiring connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Top Cover Driver's Wiring Connectors
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Disconnect the passenger's wiring connectors.

Fig 2: Identifying Cowl Top Cover Passenger's Wiring Connectors
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Disconnect the air bag connector (A), then remove the wiring (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Air Bag Connectors And Wiring
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Loosen the mounting nut, then remove the air duct (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Duct
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Loosen the mounting bolts, then remove the cowl cross bar (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- 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.
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.