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.
• Be careful 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 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 accelerator pedal.

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

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

   [Driver Side] 

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   [Passenger Side] 

   Fig 1: Floor Carpet

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

   [Driver Side] 

   Fig 2: Mounting Clip

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   [Passenger Side] 

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

    [Driver Side] 

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    [Passenger Side] 

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11. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver Side] 

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    [Passenger Side] 

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12. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).

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13. Disconnect the airbag control module connector (A).

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

    [Driver Side] 

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15. Disconnect the auto defogging connector (A).

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

    [Passenger Side] 

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17. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A).

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18. Disconnect the blower motor connector (A).

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19. Loosen the cowl cross bar mounting bolts (A).

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20. Remove the cowl cross bar mounting bolt cap (A).

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

    [Driver Side] 

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    [Passenger Side] 

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22. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

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