Repair Procedures: Replacement

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 marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
3. When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator.

   G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " COOLANT  ") 

4. Remove the cowl top cover.

   (Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")

5. Remove both sides of front seat assembly.

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

6. Remove the main crash pad assembly.

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

7. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

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

8. Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column.

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

9. Remove the shift lever assembly.

   SHIFT LEVER

   G 2.0 MPI NU (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - " SHIFT LEVER  ") 

10. Remove the rear air duct (A).

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

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12. Remove the front air duct (A).

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13. Loosen the engine room cowl cross bar assembly mounting bolts.

    Tightening torque: 

    21.6 - 29.4 N.m (2.2 - 3.0 Kgf.m, 15.9 - 21.7 lb.ft)

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14. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).

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15. Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting wiring fasteners in the front pillar.

    [LH] 

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    [RH] 

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

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17. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

    [Driver's] 

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    [Passenger's] 

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18. Disconnect the heater and blower unit connector.

    [Driver's] 

    1. Disconnect the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A) and temperature actuator connector (B).

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    2. Disconnect the mode actuator connector (A).

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    [Passenger's] 

    1. Disconnect the temperature actuator connector (A) and power mosfet connector (B).

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    2. Disconnect the intake actuator connector (A).

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    3. Disconnect the blower motor connector (B) and lamp connector (A).

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19. After loosening the bolts, remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 23.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.4 Kgf.m, 12.3 - 17.4 lb.ft)

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20. To install, reverse 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.
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
    • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).