Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

NOTE:

When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
When removing the interior trim pieces, use a plastic panel removal tool not to damage 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 cowl side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")
Remove the AVN head unit.
(Refer to AVN (AUDIO VIDEO NAVIGATION) HEAD UNIT Body Electrical System )
Remove the instrument cluster.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")
Remove the crash pad side garnish assembly [RH].
(Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD SIDE GARNISH ASSEMBLY [RH] ")
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to STEERING WHEEL Steering System )
Remove the multifunction switch assembly.
(Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH Body Electrical System )
After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad side garnish assembly [LH] (A).

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Disconnect the security lamp connector (A).

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Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).
[LH]

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[Center]

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[RH]

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After loosening the mounting bolts (A) and releasing the airbag connector locking buttons, remove the passenger seat airbag connectors (B).

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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

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Install in the reverse order of removal.

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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.
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).