UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL (for Sedan): Removal

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.

1. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE 

   HINT:

   All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown, along with their alphabetic codes, in Fig 1 .

   Fig 1: Bolts, Screws & Nuts Table

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2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
   1. Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (See  REMOVAL  ) 
7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
8. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH 
   1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
9. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH 
   1. Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
12. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the claw and separate the 2 glove compartment door stoppers from the glove compartment door.
       Fig 2: Locating Glove Compartment Door Stoppers

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    2. Slightly flex the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly until it becomes horizontal.
    3. Pull the glove compartment door assembly out horizontally to disengage the hinge portion and remove the glove compartment door.
       NOTE: Pull the glove compartment door out horizontally, otherwise, installation failure caused by excessive play around the hinge portion will result.
       Fig 3: Locating Glove Compartment Door Hinge

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13. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Slide the slider and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.
    2. Disconnect the clamp.
       Fig 4: Identifying Slider

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    3. Remove the 2 < C > bolts and 2 < B >screws.
       Fig 5: Locating Bolts & Screws

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    4. Disengage the 7 clips by lifting the rear side of the instrument panel up.
       Fig 6: Locating Instrument Panel Clips

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    5. While lifting the instrument panel, slide it toward the rear of the vehicle. Disengage the 5 claws from the front side of the instrument panel and remove the instrument panel.
14. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 < A > screws and remove the register duct.
       Fig 7: Locating No. 2 Heater To Register Duct

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15. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT 
    1. Remove the 2 < A > screws and remove the register duct.
       Fig 8: Locating No. 1 Heater To Register Duct

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16. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the register.

       HINT:

       Use the same procedure for both sides.

    Fig 9: Locating No. 1 Instrument Panel Register Claws

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17. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Remove the instrument panel cushion from the upper instrument panel.
       Fig 10: Locating Instrument Panel Cushion

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19. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Remove the instrument panel cushion from the upper instrument panel.
       Fig 11: Identifying No. 1 Instrument Panel Cushion

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20. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Remove the instrument panel cushion from the upper instrument panel.
       Fig 12: Identifying No. 2 Instrument Panel Cushion

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21. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION 
    1. Remove the instrument panel cushion from the upper instrument panel.
       Fig 13: Identifying No. 3 Instrument Panel Cushion

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