Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

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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.
- Front seat
  (Refer to "Front Seat ".)
- Floor console assembly
  (Refer to "Console ".)
- Cowl top cover
  (Refer to "Cowl Top Cover ".)
- Cowl side trim
  (Refer to "Interior Trim ".)
- Main crash pad
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
(Refer to Blower System - Optima HEV . ")
Disconnect the multi box connectors.
Driver's

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

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

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

Fig 4: Disconnecting 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: Removing Front Pillar Mounting Clips (Driver)
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Passenger's

Fig 6: Removing Front Pillar Mounting Clips (Passenger)
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Disconnect the buzzer connector (A).

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

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

Fig 9: Disconnecting 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: Removing 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.