Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
• Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front seat.

   (Rear to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") 

2. Remove the front pillar trims on both sides.

   (Refer to Body - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

3. Remove the crash pad center lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")

4. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

6. Remove the center speaker grille (A) by using a remover.
   Fig 1: Removing Center Speaker Grille By Using Remover

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7. Separate the center speaker (A) after loosening the screws.
   Fig 2: Separating Center Speaker Screws

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8. Remove the center speaker (B), after disconnecting the connector (A).
   Fig 3: Removing Center Speaker

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9. Remove the mid-range speaker grilles (A) on both sides by using a remover.
   Fig 4: Removing Mid-Range Speaker Grilles

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10. Separate the mid-range speakers (A) on both sides after loosening the mounting bolts.
    Fig 5: Separating Mid-Range Speakers On Both Sides

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11. Remove the mid-range speakers (B) on both sides after disconnecting the connector (A).
    Fig 6: Removing Mid-Range Speakers

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12. Separate the photo sensor (A) by using a remover.
    Fig 7: Separating Photo Sensor By Using Remover

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13. Loosen the passenger airbag mounting bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Loosening Passenger Airbag Mounting Bolts

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14. Remove the crash pad center garnish (A) after loosening the screws.

    [LH] 

    Fig 9: Removing Crash Pad Center Garnish Screws (LH)

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    [RH] 

    Fig 10: Removing Crash Pad Center Garnish Screws (RH)

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15. Remove the center air vent duct (A) after loosening the screws.
    Fig 11: Removing Center Air Vent Duct Screws

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16. Separate the main crash pad assembly (A) after loosening the mounting bolts and nuts.

    [LH] 

    Fig 12: Separating Main Crash Pad Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts (LH)

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    [RH] 

    Fig 13: Separating Main Crash Pad Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts (RH)

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17. Disconnect the passenger airbag connector (A).
    Fig 14: Locating Passenger Airbag Connector

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18. Remove the crash pad assembly after disconnecting the wiring clip (A).
    Fig 15: Removing Crash Pad Assembly

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19. Remove the passenger airbag (A) after loosening the bolts.
    Fig 16: Removing Passenger Airbag Bolts

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20. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Information 

• Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
• Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
• Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
• Enter the Anti-Theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.