Repair Procedures: Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Hyundai Accent. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front pillar trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Cluster Pad - "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the heater & A/C Control Unit.
(Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) ")

(Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (FATC) ")
Remove the glove box upper cover housing assembly.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "GLOVE BOX UPPER COVER HOUSING ")
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")
Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")
Remove the multifunction switch assembly.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")
Remove the instrument cluster.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER )
Disconnect the security lamp connector (A).

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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad fascia panel (A)

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Loosen the mounting nuts (A).

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Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

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Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).

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To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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- 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.
- Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).