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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
  • When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage the surface.
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim ")
  3. Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim ")
  4. Remove the AVN head unit. (Refer to AVN(AUDIO VIDEO NAVIGATION) HEAD UNIT )
  5. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster ")
  6. Remove the crash pad side garnish assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash pad side garnish assembly [RH] ")
  7. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to STEERING WHEEL - SONATA PHEV )
  8. Remove the multifunction switch assembly. (Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH - SONATA PHEV )
  9. Remove the knee airbag (KAB) module. (Refer to Restraint - "Knee Airbag (KAB) Module ")
  10. Remove the indoor antenna. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Smart Key Unit ")
  11. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad upper panel [LH] (A).
    Fig 1: Crash Pad Upper Panel (LH) Location
    G11678101Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  12. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (A).
    Fig 2: Locating Photo Sensor Connector
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  13. Loosen the mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 3: Loosening Mounting Bolts
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  14. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (B).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Connectors
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  15. After loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center lower cover (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 5: Removing Crash Pad Center Lower Cover (LH)
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    [RH] 

    Fig 6: Removing Crash Pad Center Lower Cover (RH)
    G11678106Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  16. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 7: Removing Main Crash Pad Assembly Bolts And Nuts
    G11678107Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  17. Right before removing the main crash pad, slightly lift the main crash pad and remove the twitter speaker connector (A) and mounting clip located at the end of both side.

    [LH] 

    Fig 8: Locating Twitter Speaker Connector (LH)
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    [RH] 

    Fig 9: Locating Twitter Speaker Connector (RH)
    G11678109Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA

    [Center] 

    Fig 10: Locating Twitter Speaker Connector (Center)
    G11678110Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    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.
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