Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items.
1. Front seat
  (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")
2. Floor console assembly
  (Refer to the BD group - "CONSOLE ")
3. Cowl top cover
  (Refer to the "COWL TOP COVER ")
4. Cowl side trim
  (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")
5. Main crash pad
Disconnect the blower unit connectors. (Refer toBLOWER UNIT .
Disconnect the multi box connectors.
[Driver's]

Fig 1: Identifying Multi Box Connectors (Driver's)
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Disconnect the multi box connectors.
[Passenger's]

Fig 2: Identifying Multi Box Connectors (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connectors (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connectors
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Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.
[Driver's]

Fig 5: Identifying Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connectors (Driver's)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 6: Identifying Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connectors (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the buzzer connector (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Buzzer Connector
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After loosening the mounting nut and screw, then remove the body control module (BCM) (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Body Control Module (BCM)
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Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connectors (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Body Control Module (BCM) Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 10: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar Assembly And Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.