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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 chart below.

    Fig 1: Instrument Alphabet Code Chart For Bolt, Screw And Nut
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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: Locating Disc Switch
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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.
    Fig 3: Blinking CD Loading Door Indicator Light
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  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH  (See REMOVAL )
  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 2GR-FSE (See REMOVAL ) for 1UR-FSE (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover lower, for 2GR-FSE (See REMOVAL ) for 1UR-FSE (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER 
    1. Remove the steering column cover upper, for 2GR-FSE (See REMOVAL ) for 1UR-FSE (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: Detaching Claw
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  18. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL ASSEMBLY 
    1. Turn the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
      Fig 5: Turning Shift Lever Knob
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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: Turning Shift Lever Knob
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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 Instrument Panel Finish Panel End Clips And Claws
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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: Detaching Clips And Claws
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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 Claws
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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 Assembly Clips
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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: Identifying 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 Instrument Cluster Finish Panel Sub-Assembly Clips
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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 Assembly 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 Clips And Claws
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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 Claws And Clips
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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 Sub-Assembly Screws And Claws
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  29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 5 claws.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.
    3. Disconnect the connector.
    4. Remove the safety pad.
  30. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
    Fig 17: Identifying Instrument Panel No. 1 Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Clips And Claws
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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: Locating Integration Control And Panel Assembly Screws
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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 Instrument Panel No. 2 Under Cover Sub-Assembly Clips
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  34. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    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 Sub-Assembly Screws And Clips
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  38. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    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: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Bolts
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      Fig 22: Identifying Instrument Panel Safety Pad Sub-Assembly Bolts And Nut With Clips
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