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 cowl top cover.

   (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER (EXCEPT HEV) ")

2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly ")

3. Remove the cowl side trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

4. Remove the front door scuff trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

5. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

6. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

7. Remove the accel pedal.

   (Refer to Engine Control/Fuel System - "ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (APS) ")

8. Separate the floor carpet (A) to obtain space for removing the rear heating duct.

   [Driver's] 

   Fig 1: Locating Floor Carpet (Driver's)

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   [Passenger's] 

   Fig 2: Locating Floor Carpet (Passenger's)

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9. Detach the mounting clip and then remove the rear heating duct (A).

   [Driver's] 

   Fig 3: Locating Rear Heating Duct (Driver's)

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   [Passenger's] 

   Fig 4: Locating Rear Heating Duct (Passenger's)

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10. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 5: Locating Front Pillar Connector (Driver's)

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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 6: Locating Front Pillar Connector (Passenger's)

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11. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 7: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Driver's)

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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 8: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Passenger's)

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12. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors

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13. Disconnect the airbag control module connector (A).
    Fig 10: Locating Airbag Control Module Connector

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14. Disconnect the mode actuator (A), AFLS unit (B), temperature actuator (C) connectors.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 11: Locating Mode Actuator, AFLS Unit And Temperature Actuator (Driver's)

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15. Disconnect the auto defogging connector (A).
    Fig 12: Locating Auto Defogging Connector

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16. Disconnect the temperature actuator (A), FET (B), evaporator temperature sensor (C) connectors.

    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 13: Locating Temperature Actuator, FET And Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Passenger's)

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17. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A).
    Fig 14: Locating Intake Actuator Connector

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18. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).
    Fig 15: Locating Blower Motor Connector

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19. Loosen the cowl cross bar mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Mounting Bolts

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20. Remove the cowl cross bar mounting bolt cap (A).
    Fig 17: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Mounting Bolt Cap

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21. Remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts & nuts.

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 18: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (Driver's)

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    [Passenger's] 

    Fig 19: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts (Passenger's)

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22. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

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