Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

NOTE:

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 to protect from marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Remove the Cowl Top Cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Remove the both front seats.
(Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the steering column connectors.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's]

Fig 2: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Driver)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 3: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Passenger)
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Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector
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Disconnect the wiring mounted fastener.

Fig 5: Locating Wiring Mounted Fastener
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Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips (B) in the front pillar.
[Driver's]

Fig 6: Locating Connector And Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (Driver)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 7: Locating Connector And Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (Passenger)
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Disconnect the smart key antenna connector (A).

Fig 8: Disconnecting Smart Key Antenna Connector
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Loosen the nut and remove the antenna (A).

Fig 9: Removing Antenna
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Loosen the screw and remove the air duct (A).

Fig 10: Removing Air Duct
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Disconnect the heater and blower unit connector.
1. Disconnect the cluster Ionizer (A), FET (B), evaporator temperature sensor (C), and mode adjust actuator (D).
  
  Fig 11: Disconnecting Cluster Ionizer, FET, Evaporator Temperature Sensor
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2. Disconnect the auto defogging actuator connector (A), intake actuator connector (B), and the wiring mounted fastener.
  
  Fig 12: Disconnecting Auto Defogging Actuator Connector, Intake Actuator Connector
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3. Disconnect the photo sensor wiring fastener (A).
  
  Fig 13: Disconnecting Photo Sensor Wiring Fastener
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4. Disconnect the mode control actuator (A), temperature control actuator (B) and then remove the wiring fastener.
  
  Fig 14: Removing Wiring Fastener (1 Of 2)
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  Fig 15: Removing Wiring Fastener (2 Of 2)
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Loosen the bolt and separate the smart key unit (A).

Fig 16: Separating Smart Key Unit
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
[LH]

Fig 17: Removing Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (LH)
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[RH]

Fig 18: Removing Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (RH)
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Loosen the nuts and remove the cowl cross bar assembly (B) from air conditioning unit (A).

Fig 19: Removing Cowl Cross Bar Assembly From Air Conditioning Unit
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Information
- Make sure that the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure that the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure that the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, and then enter the customer's radio station presets.