Removal [11/2015 - 11/2017]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 -]
WARNING:Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 12/2018]
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [11/2015 - 11/2017]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2015 - 11/2017]
- REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 -]
- REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2015 - 12/2018]
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
- REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Remove the clip.
- Disengage the 6 clips and 4 guides as shown in the illustration.
Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction Order of Removal - - - Disengage the 12 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.
Place Hand Here Remove in this Direction - Disconnect each connector.
- Determine the type of air conditioning control assembly according to the illustration.
*A for Type A *B for Type B - for Type A:
- for Type B:
- Remove the center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
- Remove the clip.
- REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Radio and Display Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for Navigation Receiver Type)
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the claw to disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
*1 Glove Compartment Door Stopper Sub-assembly - Slightly bend stoppers (A) and (B) in the directions indicated by the arrows shown in the illustration and open the glove compartment door assembly until the stoppers are released.
- Open the glove compartment door assembly to approximately 64.2° from its closed position. Pull it horizontally in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 hinges and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
*a 64.2° - - Remove in this Direction - - NOTE:Pulling the glove compartment door assembly upward when removing it will cause the hinges to deform. Be sure to pull out the glove compartment door assembly horizontally.
- Disengage the claw to disconnect the glove compartment door stopper sub-assembly.
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
Insert Moulding Remover Here Remove in this Direction - Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
Insert Moulding Remover Here Remove in this Direction - Disengage the clip as shown in the illustration.
Remove in this Direction - Disconnect each connector.
- Disengage each clamp to remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
- Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER HOLE COVER
- REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY
- REMOVE GLOVE BOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
- Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to disconnect the lower instrument cover sub-assembly from the upper steering column cover.
Remove in this Direction Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor as shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect each connector.
*A w/ Telematics Transceiver *B w/ Satellite Radio - Disengage each clamp.
- Remove the 2 clips.
*a Bolt <A> *b Bolt <B> *c Screw <C> or <G> *d Screw <D> *e Clip - - - Remove the 2 bolts <A>, 4 bolts <B>, 3 screws <C> or <G> and screw <D> and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.NOTE:
- Do not damage the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.
- Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.
- Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips to disconnect the lower instrument cover sub-assembly from the upper steering column cover.