Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

3. Remove the floor console assembly.

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

4. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

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

5. Remove the glove box housing.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

6. Remove the center fascia panel and center fascia lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

7. Remove the crash pad main lower 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. Using a remover, remove the center speaker grill (A).
    Fig 1: Removing Center Speaker Grill Using Remover

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11. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (A) and auto light sensor connector (B) and then remove the center speaker grill (C).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Photo Sensor Connector And Auto Light Sensor Connector

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12. Separate the center speaker (A) after loosening the screw.
    Fig 3: Separating Center Speaker

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13. Remove the center speaker (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Center Speaker

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14. Remove the both sides mid range speaker grill (A) by using a remover.
    Fig 5: Removing Both Sides Mid Range Speaker Grill Using Remover

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15. Separate the both sides mid range speaker (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
    Fig 6: Separating Both Sides Mid Range Speaker

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16. Remove the both sides mid range speaker (B) after disconnecting the connector (A).
    Fig 7: Removing Both Sides Mid Range Speaker

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17. Disconnect the airbag connector (B) and loosen the mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Disconnecting Airbag Connector

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18. Remove the main crash pad assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.
    Fig 9: Removing Main Crash Pad Assembly

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19. Remove the passenger airbag (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.
    Fig 10: Removing Passenger Airbag

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20. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

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