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. Remove the floor console assembly.

   (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

3. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

4. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

   (Refer to Cluster Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

5. Remove the heater & A/C control unit.

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) ")

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) ")

6. Remove the glove box upper cover assembly.

   (Refer to - "Glove Box Upper Cover Housing ")

7. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

8. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

9. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

10. Remove the instrument cluster.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")

11. Disconnect the security lamp connector (A).
    Fig 1: Locating Security Lamp Connector

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12. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad center lower cover [LH] (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Crash Pad Center Lower Cover (LH)

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13. Disconnect the start button connector (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Start Button Connector

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14. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad side garnish assembly [LH] (A).
    Fig 4: Locating Crash Pad Side Garnish Assembly (LH) With Mounting Screws

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15. Disconnect the crash pad side garnish connector (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Crash Pad Side Garnish Connector

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16. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center garnish (A).
    Fig 6: Locating Center Garnish With Mounting Screws

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17. Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).
    Fig 7: Locating Center Speaker Connector

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18. Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Mounting Bolts

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19. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Main Crash Pad Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts

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20. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
    Fig 10: Locating Passenger's Airbag Connectors

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21. 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.
    • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).