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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.
  • Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
NOTE:
  • 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. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "COOLANT ")
  4. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
  5. Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT DOOR SCUFF TRIM ")
  6. Remove the hood latch release handle. (Refer to hood - "HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE ")
  7. Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")
  8. Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "BATTERY ")
  9. Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts.
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  10. Remove both sides of front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
  11. Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")
  12. Disconnect the steering column connectors. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft - MDPS COLUMN & HOUSING ")
  13. Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft - MDPS COLUMN & HOUSING ")
  14. Remove the shift lever assembly.

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

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

  15. Loosen the mounting nut and remove the center console duct (A).
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  16. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
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  17. Remove the rear air duct (A) and remove the floor carpet (B) from the rear.
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  18. Remove the rear air duct (A).
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  19. Detach the various connector of front pillar (A).
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  20. Disconnect the junction box connectors (A).
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  21. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
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  22. Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors.
    1. Loosening the mounting screw, remove the driver shower duct (A).
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    2. Press the lock pin, separate the driver temperature actuator connector (A).
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    3. Press the lock pin, separate the mode control actuator connector (A).
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    1. Loosening the mounting screw, remove the passenger shower duct (A).
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    2. Press the lock pin, separate the intake actuator connector (A).
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    3. Press the lock pin, separate the passenger temperature actuator connector (A).
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    4. Press the lock pin, separate the power mosfet connector (A).
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    5. Press the lock pin, separate the blower motor connector (A).
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    6. Press the lock pin, separate the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A).
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  23. Remove the Integrated Body Control Unit (IBU).

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INTEGRATED BODY CONTROL UNIT (IBU) ")

  24. Loosening the cowl cross bar side mounting bolt (B) after loosening the plug hole (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

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  25. Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the cowl crossbar assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

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  26. 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 (pin-type retainers).
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