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 FRONT SEAT .
2. Floor console assembly
  Refer to CONSOLE .
3. Cowl top cover
  Refer to COWL TOP COVER .
4. Cowl side trim
  Refer to Cowl Side Trim Replacement .
5. Main crash pad
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
Refer to BLOWER UNIT .
Disconnect the multi box connectors.
(Driver's)

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

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

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

Fig 4: 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: Front Pillar Connector (Driver's)
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(Passenger's)

Fig 6: Front Pillar Connector (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the buzzer connector (A).

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

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

Fig 9: 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: Cowl Cross Bar Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips.