Removal

INTERIOR PANELS / TRIM: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

Service Precautions

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

(a) Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 3 clips to remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Operate the tilt and telescopic lever to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws, 4 clips and 2 guides.

(d) Disconnect each connector.

(e) Remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly as shown in the illustration.

10. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH LH

(a) Disengage the 3 claws, 2 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish LH.

12. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the bolt [B] and screw [C] or []>.

(b) Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

14. REMOVE FRONT PANEL GARNISH RH

(a) Disengage the 3 claws, 2 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish RH.

15. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Turn the shift lever knob sub-assembly counterclockwise and remove the shift lever knob sub-assembly.

16. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Move the shift lever to N.

(b) Disengage the 4 clips.

(c) w/ Seat heater System:

(1) Disconnect the 2 connectors.

(d) Disconnect the connector and remove the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CUP HOLDER

(a) Remove the console box cup holder from the rear console upper panel sub-assembly.

18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUP HOLDER TRAY

(a) Remove the 6 screws [E] and instrument panel cup holder tray.

(b) Remove the front console upper panel garnish.

19. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

20. REMOVE NO. 4 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct) Removal

21. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET Removal

22. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

23. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

(d) Disengage the clamp.

(e) Disconnect the connector to remove the center instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

24. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Pull the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 6 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument panel register assembly.

25. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT

(a) Remove the box bottom mat.

26. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws [C] or [D].

(b) Disengage the 4 clips and guide as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disconnect each connector to remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

27. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Radio Receiver Type) Removal

28. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Radio and Display Type) Removal

29. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY (for Navigation Receiver Type) Removal

30. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER OPENING COVER ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 8 clips as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 1 speaker opening cover assembly.

31. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for 10 Speakers) Removal

32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

34. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

(a) Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

35. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

(b) Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

36. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 claws.

(b) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

37. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

38. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws [C] or [D].

(b) Open the lower instrument panel door.

(c) Remove the 3 screws [C] or [D].

(d) Disengage the 2 clips and guide.

(e) Disengage the glove compartment light as shown in the illustration.

(f) Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

39. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Disengage the 5 clips to remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish as shown in the illustration.

40. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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(b) Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.

41. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal

42. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

(c) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No.1 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal

44. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

45. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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(b) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 clips and 3 claws.

(c) Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly.

46. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)

HINT
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Removal.

47. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 4 clips to remove the lower instrument panel finish panel assembly.

(b) w/ Smart Key System:

(1) Disconnect the connector.

48. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

(a) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.

(b) Remove the 2 screws [C] or [D].

49. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT

(a) Remove the 2 screws [C] or [D].

(b) Disengage the clip and 3 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

50. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Disengage the 10 clips to remove the No.1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.

51. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE Removal

52. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect each connector.

(b) Disengage each clamp.

(c) Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts [A].

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(d) Remove the 3 bolts [B] and nut [F] or [G].

(e) Remove the 2 clips.

(f) Disengage the 5 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:
* Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.
* Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.