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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. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
  3. Remove the front pillar trim.
    1. To remove the front pillar trim, the fastener remover (A) below must be used.
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    2. After slightly lifting up the front pillar trim and putting the tool in, remove the mounting clip (A) by pulling it.

      Information 

      • Be sure to replace the existing clips with new ones when removing or replacing the front pillar trim.
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    3. Remove the front pillar trim (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  4. Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  5. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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  6. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A).
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  7. Press the lock pin, separate diagnosis connector (A).
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  8. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor cover (A).
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  9. Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).
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  10. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel upper garnish (A).
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  11. Remove the crash pad garnish

    [LH] 

    1. Using screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).
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    2. Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).
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    3. Press the lock pin, separate the connector (A).
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    [RH] 

    1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [CTR] (A).
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    2. Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).
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  12. Loosen the mounting screws by turning the steering wheel to the left and right, and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).
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  13. Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")
  14. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the center speaker (A).
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  15. Press the lock pin, separate the center speaker connector (A).
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  16. Remove the glove box housing cover. (Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING COVER ")
  17. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A).
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  18. Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A) and hose (B).
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  19. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the AVN keyboard assembly (A).
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  20. Press the lock pin, separate the start button connector (A).
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  21. Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).
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  22. Remove the USB port assembly (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.
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  23. Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).
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  24. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center panel (A).
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  25. Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
  26. Remove the multifunction switch assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
  27. Remove the crash pad air vent.

    [LH] 

    1. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).
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    2. Press the lock pin, separate the mood lamp connector (A).
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    [RH] 

    1. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).
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    2. Press the lock pin, separate the hazard switch connector (A).
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    3. Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).
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  28. Loosen the passenger's airbag (PAB) mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

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  29. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad 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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  30. Press the lock pin, separate the passenger's airbag (PAB) connectors (A).
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  31. 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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