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 )

2. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

   (Refer to "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")

3. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

   (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

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

   (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")

5. Disconnect the photo sensor wiring fastener.
6. Loosen the bolt and then separate the rear air duct (A).

   LH] 

   Fig 1: Separating Rear Air Duct

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   RH 

   Fig 2: Locating Rear Air Duct With Bolt

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7. Loosen the nuts and then separate the rear air duct (A).
   Fig 3: Locating Rear Air Duct With Nuts

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8. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A) and shift lever wiring connector (B).
   Fig 4: Locating Airbag Control Module Connector & Shift Lever Wiring Connector

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9. 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

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10. Disconnect the LDC unit connector (A) and BCM unit connector (B).
    Fig 7: Locating LDC Unit Connector & BCM Unit Connector

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11. Disconnect the AVM unit connector (A) and loosen the bolt (B).
    Fig 8: Locating AVM Unit Connector & Bolt

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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 BCM unit connectors (A).
    Fig 10: Locating BCM Unit Connectors

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14. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    Driver's 

    Fig 11: Locating Multi Box Connectors

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    Passenger's 

    Fig 12: Locating Multi Box Connectors

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15. Remove the air duct (A) and disconnect the smart key unit connector (B), and evaporator core sensor (C).
    Fig 13: Locating Air Duct, Smart Key Unit Connector & Evaporator Core Sensor

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16. Disconnect the heater and blower unit connector.

    Driver's 

    1. Disconnect the mode actuator (A) and temperature actuator (B).
    Fig 14: Locating Mode Actuator And Temperature Actuator

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    Passenger's 

    1. Disconnect the temperature actuator (A), cluster ionizer (B) and resistor connector (C).
       Fig 15: Locating Temperature Actuator, Cluster Ionizer & Resistor Connector

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    2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A).
       Fig 16: Locating Intake Actuator Connector

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    3. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).
    Fig 17: Locating Blower Motor Connector

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17. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
    Fig 18: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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18. 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.