Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
3. Remove the cowl top cover.

   (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

4. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

5. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

   (Refer to - "MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING ")

6. Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column.

   (Refer to - "MOTOR DRIVEN POWER STEERING ")

7. Disconnect the expansion valve from the evaporator core.

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "HEATER UNIT ")

8. Disconnect the inlet and outlet heater hoses from the heater unit.

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "HEATER UNIT ")

9. Remove both sides of front seat assembly.

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

10. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

    (Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

11. Remove the shift lever assembly.

    (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "SHIFT LEVER ")

    (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "SHIFT LEVER ")

12. Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts.
    Fig 1: Cowl Cross Member Mounting Bolts

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13. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the center console duct (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Center Console Duct With Mounting Nut

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14. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector

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15. Remove the rear air duct (A)
    Fig 4: Removing Rear Air Duct

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16. Separate the floor carpet (A) to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct.
    Fig 5: Locating Floor Carpet

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17. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the front air duct (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Front Air Duct With Mounting Nuts

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18. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting wiring fasteners in the front pillar.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 7: Locating Front Pillar Connector (Driver's)

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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 8: Locating Front Pillar Connector (Passenger's)

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19. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors

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20. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 10: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Driver's)

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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 11: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Passenger's)

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21. Disconnect the heater and blower unit connector.

    [Driver's] 

    1. Disconnect the mode actuator (A) and temperature actuator (B).
       Fig 12: Locating Mode Actuator And Temperature Actuator

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    [Passenger's] 

    1. Disconnect the temperature actuator (A), evaporator temperature sensor (B) and power mosfet (C).
       Fig 13: Locating Temperature Actuator, Evaporator Temperature Sensor And Power Mosfet

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    2. Disconnect the auto defogging actuator (A) and intake actuator connector (B).
       Fig 14: Locating Auto Defogging Actuator And Intake Actuator Connector

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    3. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).
       Fig 15: Locating Blower Motor Connector

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22. After loosening the bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Bolts And Nuts

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23. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Information 

    • 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.
    • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).