Removal And Installation

Information 

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without damaging the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front pillar trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

2. Remove the crash pad center lower panel.

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

3. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

4. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

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

5. Remove the instrument cluster.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")

6. Remove the head up display unit.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "HEAD UP DISPLAY (HUD) UNIT ")

7. Remove the center speaker.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "SPEAKER ")

8. Remove the audio/AVN head unit.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "AUDIO/AVN HEAD UNIT ")

9. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad switch assembly (A).

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10. Disconnect the connector (A).

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11. After loosening the mounting nut, remove the head up display bracket (A).

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12. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center speaker grille (A).

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13. Disconnect the auto light sensor connector (A) and photo sensor connector (B).

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14. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the side air vent duct assembly (A).

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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15. Loosen the mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    7.8 - 11.8 N.m (0.8 - 1.2 kgf-m, 5.8 - 8.7 lb.ft)

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16. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.4 Kgf.m, 12.3 - 23.1 lb.ft)

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17. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).

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18. To install, reinstall in reverse order of removal procedure.

    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.
    • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).