Repair Procedures: Replacement

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• 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 rim and panels.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front pillar trim.

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

3. Remove the floor console assembly.

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

4. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

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

5. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

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

6. Remove the audio and AVN head unit.

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

7. Remove the crash pad center panel.

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

8. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

9. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

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

10. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

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

11. Remove the instrument cluster.

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

12. Remove the head up display (HUD) upper cover (A).

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13. Press the lock pin, separate the HUD unit connector (A).

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14. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the HUD unit assembly (A).

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15. Remove the crash pad upper garnish (A).

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16. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the center speaker (A).

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17. Press the lock pin, separate the center speaker connector (A).

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18. Remove the crash pad air vent (A).

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19. Press the lock pin, separate the connector (A).

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20. Remove the photo sensor (A).

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21. Press the lock pin, separate the photo sensor connector (A).

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22. Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

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23. Press the lock pin, separate the connector (A).

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24. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the EPB switch assembly (A).

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25. Press the lock pin, separate the EPS switch connector (A).

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26. Loosen the passenger's airbag (PAB) mounting bolts (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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27. 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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28. Press the lock pin, separate the passenger's airbag (PAB) connectors (A).

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29. Press the lock pin, separate the side speaker connector (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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30. To install, reverse removal procedure.
    CAUTION:

    • 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-typ retainers).