Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

CAUTION:

A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a 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 parts.
1. Front Seat
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "FRONT SEAT ").
2. Front Pillar Trim
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "INTERIOR TRIM ").
3. Front Door Scuff Trim
  (Refer to: BD procedure- "INTERIOR TRIM ").
4. Cowl Side Trim
  (Refer to: BD procedure - INTERIOR TRIM ").
5. Floor Console Assembly & Console Side Cover
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "CONSOLE ").
6. Cowl Top Cover
  (Refer to: BD procedure - "COWL TOP COVER ").
Disconnect the Blower Unit Connectors.
(Refer to: HA procedure - "Air Conditioning System, Heater, Blower").
Disconnect the Connector (A) and the Mounting Clips in the Front Pillar.
[Driver]

Fig 1: Front Pillar Connector (Driver) (1 Of 2)
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[Passenger]

Fig 2: Front Pillar Connector (Passenger) (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the Multi Box Connectors (A).
[Driver]

Fig 3: Multi Box Connectors (Driver) (1 Of 2)
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[Passenger]

Fig 4: Multi Box Connectors (Passenger) (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors.

Fig 5: Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connectors (A).

Fig 6: Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 7: Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the Connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.