Repair Procedures: Replacement

1. Remove the cowl top cover.

   (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

2. Remove the both front seats.

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

3. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

4. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

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

5. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

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

6. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors

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7. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

   [Driver's] 

   Fig 2: Locating Driver Multi Box Connectors

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   Fig 3: Locating Passenger Multi Box Connectors

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8. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
   Fig 4: Locating Airbag Control Module (SRSCM) Connector

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9. Disconnect the wiring mounted fastener.
   Fig 5: Locating Wiring Mounted Fastener

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

    [Driver's] 

    Fig 6: Locating Connector & Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (Driver)

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    Fig 7: Locating Connector & Mounting Clips In Front Pillar (Passenger)

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11. Disconnect the smart key antenna connector (A).
    Fig 8: Locating Smart Key Antenna Connector

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12. Loosen the nut and remove the antenna (A).
    Fig 9: Locating Antenna With Nut

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13. Loosen the screw and remove the air duct (A).
    Fig 10: Locating Air Duct With Screw

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14. 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: Locating Cluster Ionizer, FET, Evaporator Temperature Sensor & Mode Adjust Actuator

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    2. Disconnect the auto defogging actuator connector (A), intake actuator connector (B), and the wiring mounted fastener.
       Fig 12: Locating Auto Defogging Actuator Connector, Intake Actuator Connector & Wiring Mounted Fastener

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    3. Disconnect the photo sensor wiring fastener (A).
       Fig 13: Locating 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: Locating Mode Control Actuator, Temperature Control Actuator (1 Of 2)

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    Fig 15: Locating Wiring Fastener

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15. Loosen the bolt and separate the smart key unit (A).
    Fig 16: Locating Smart Key Unit With Bolt

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16. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 17: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (LH)

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    Fig 18: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly (RH)

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17. Loosen the nuts and remove the cowl cross bar assembly (B) from air conditioning unit (A).
    Fig 19: Remove Cowl Cross Bar Assembly From Air Conditioning Unit

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18. 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.