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. Remove the floor console assembly.

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

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

3. Remove the glove box housing.

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

4. Remove the center fascia panel.

   (Refer to Cluster Fascia Panel 

5. Remove the heater & A/C control unit.

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (Service Information) ")

   (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) ")

6. Remove the crash pad main lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")

7. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to Steering System STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL

8. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

9. Using a screwdriver or remover and remove the center speaker grill (A).
   Fig 1: Remove Center Speaker Grill

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10. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (A) and auto light sensor connector (B).
Fig 2: Disconnect Photo Sensor Connector And Auto Light Sensor Connector
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11. Loosen the screw and remove the crash pad top cover (A).
    Fig 3: Remove Crash Pad Top Cover

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12. Loosen the mounting bolts (A), disconnect the connector (B), and then remove the passenger airbag (C).
    Fig 4: Remove Passenger Airbag Connector

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13. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
Fig 5: Remove Main Crash Pad Assembly
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14. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    Information 

    • 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.