Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Replacement

NOTE:

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 cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to "CRASH PAD ")
Disconnect the steering column connectors.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.
(Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
Disconnect the wiring connectors.
[Driver's]

Fig 1: Driver'S Wiring Connectors
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[passenger's]

Fig 2: Passenger'S Wiring Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 3: Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolt, then remove the air duct (A).

Fig 4: Removing Air duct
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Disconnect the airbag connectors (A) mounting clips.

Fig 5: Locating Airbag Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors (A) mounting clips.

Fig 6: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 7: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- 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.