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Instrument Panel Safety Pad: Removal

  1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT 

    HINT:

    All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the below.

    Fig 1: Bolt, Screw And Nut Specification Chart
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  2. SET RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY TO SHIPMENT MODE 
    1. Take out all discs and tape.
      NOTE: If the discs or tape cannot be taken out, do not attempt to take them out forcibly. Send the unit to a repair shop.
    2. Turn the engine switch off.
    3. While simultaneously pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches, turn the engine switch on (ACC).

      HINT:

      The CD loading door indicator light blinks during mode setting and it remains lit after the setting is completed.

      Fig 2: Pressing "SEEK UP" And "DISC" Switches, Turn Engine Switch On (ACC)
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    4. Turn the engine switch off.
  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 3: Identifying Front Door Scuff Plate RH
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  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 2 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO. 3 COVER LOWER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  10. REMOVE STEERING PAD (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly.

      For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover lower.

      For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover upper.

      For 3GR-FSE (see REMOVAL )

      For 3UZ-FE (see REMOVAL )

  14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING SENSOR (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  16. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  17. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 
    1. Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

      HINT:

      Tape the clip remover tip before use.

      Fig 4: Identifying Front Console Upper Panel Garnish
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  18. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
      Fig 5: Identifying Console Upper Panel
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    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 6: Identifying Ash Receptacle To Disconnect Connector
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  19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the finish panel end.
      Fig 7: Identifying Finish Panel End RH
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  20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH 
    1. Remove the screw.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the finish panel end.
      Fig 8: Identifying Finish Panel End LH
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  21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX PLATE 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 9: Identifying Console Box Plate
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  22. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 10: Identifying Console Box Register
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  23. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX 
    1. Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
    2. Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 11: Locating Console Box Bolts And Screws
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  24. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the cluster finish panel and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 12: Identifying Cluster Finish Panel
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  25. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
      Fig 13: Locating Combination Meter Mounting Screws
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  26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 14: Identifying Instrument Side Panel RH
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  27. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 15: Identifying Instrument Side Panel LH
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  28. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Detach the 3 claws.
    3. Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 16: Identifying Instrument Panel No. 1 Under Cover
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  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 clips and claw.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.
    3. Remove the safety pad.
  30. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 17: Identifying Driver Side Knee Airbag
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  31. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    3. Remove the control panel and then disconnect the connector.
      Fig 18: Identifying Integration Control And Panel
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  32. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.
  33. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 19: Identifying Front Passenger Side Knee Airbag
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  34. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the 4 screws.
    2. Detach the 2 clips and claw.
    3. Disconnect the connector and clamp.
    4. Remove the glove compartment door.
  35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  36. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  37. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
    Fig 20: Identifying Glove Compartment Door
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  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUBASSEMBLY 
    1. w/ Navigation system:

      Remove the navigation ECU.

      1. Remove the 3 bolts and navigation ECU.
      2. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Remove the 4 nuts and center junction block RH and LH.
    3. Remove the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.
    4. Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag.
    5. Disconnect the connectors and clamps.
    6. Detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad.
      Fig 21: View Of ECU And Bolts
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      Fig 22: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad
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