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Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • 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.
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

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

  3. Remove the floor console assembly.

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

  4. Remove the front pillar trim

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  5. Remove the cowl side trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

  6. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

    (Refer to CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL  Cluster Pad - "Center Fascia Panel")

  7. Remove the AVN head unit.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "AVN HEAD UNIT ")

  8. Remove the instrument cluster.

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

  9. Remove the crash pad center panel.

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

  10. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  11. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

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

  12. Using a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A) and Center speaker grill (B).
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  13. Press the lock pin and separate the photo sensor connector (A) and Security sensor connector (B).
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  14. Using a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, remove the side speaker grill (A).

    [RH] 

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    [LH] 

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  15. Remove the center speaker, side speaker [RH.LH].

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKER ")

  16. Loosen the passenger's airbag mounting nuts and separate the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
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  17. Loosen the mounting bolts, nuts and remove the remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
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  18. 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).
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