Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the front seat. (Refer to "FRONT SEAT ")
Remove the front pillar trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to "CONSOLE ")
Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Remove the main crash pad.
Disconnect the blower unit connectors. (Refer to "POWER MOSFET ")
Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Multi Box Connectors
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Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connectors (A).
Remove the airbag control module wiring mounting clips (B).

Fig 3: Identifying Airbag Control Module Connectors & Clips

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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

Make sure the cowl cross bar 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.