Removal [12/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2023 - ]
NOTE:After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5 - REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX
- w/ Cool Box:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- w/o Cool Box:
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]
- w/ Cool Box:
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH
- REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) Remove in this Direction (3) - - - Using moulding remover B, detach the clip and claw as shown in the illustration.
- Detach the claw as shown in the illustration.
- Detach the guide and remove the instrument panel side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
HINT:
The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 - REMOVE FUEL LID LOCK OPEN LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
- REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY NOTE:
After removing the No. 3 instrument panel register assembly, plug the holes in the No. 2 heater to register duct with the protective tape or others.
- REMOVE RADIO AND DISPLAY RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 - REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT:
The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
HINT:
The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.
- REMOVE ASSIST GRIP PLUG
- REMOVE PILLAR ASSIST GRIP ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY LH
*a Protective Cover - - Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) Adhesive Tape - Pull in the removal direction (1) as shown in the illustration and detach the clip and guide.
- Pull in the removal direction (2) as shown in the illustration and detach the guide and remove the front pillar garnish assembly LH.
- Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover, such as a cloth, and secure the edges of the cover with tape as shown in the illustration.WARNING:
Cover the curtain shield airbag assembly LH with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish assembly LH is removed.
- When reusing a front pillar garnish assembly LH:
- Remove the clip from the front pillar garnish assembly LH.
- REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH ASSEMBLY RH
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT NO. 4 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for Side)
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the LH and RH Side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 - REMOVE FRONT NO. 5 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for Center)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 - REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL END (w/ Headup Display)
Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction (1) Remove in this Direction (2) - - - Insert moulding remover B in the position shown in the illustration.
- Place your hand in the gap as shown in the illustration, detach the claw.
- Detach the guide and remove the instrument cluster finish panel end as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY
HINT:
The illustrations are representative examples, and details may differ.
- Disconnect each connector.
- Disconnect the airbag connector.
HINT:
Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector:
Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [12/2023 - ]
- Detach the clamp.
- Detach the claw.
- Remove the 6 bolts <E>.
- Remove the nut <G>.
- Remove the 2 bolts <F>.
- Remove the 2 clips.
Remove in this Direction - - - Detach the guide as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
- Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly or vehicle interior.
- Make sure that the wire harness does not get caught on anything as it may become damaged.
- Detach the guide as shown in the illustration.
Remove in this Direction - - - Remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.NOTE:
- Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly or vehicle interior.
- Make sure that the wire harness does not get caught on anything as it may become damaged.
- Remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.