Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• 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.

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the front seat assembly (both sides).

   (Refer to Front Seat - "FRONT SEAT ASSEMBLY ")

3. Remove the floor console assembly

   (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

4. Remove the front pillar trim

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

5. Remove the cowl side trim.

   (Refer to Interior Trim - "COWL SIDE TRIM ")

6. Remove the cluster fascia panel.

   (Refer to Cluster Pad - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")

7. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the garnish panel [RH] (A).

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8. Remove the AVN head unit.

   (Refer to Body Electrical System - "AUDIO VIDEO NAVIGATION (AVN) HEAD UNIT ")

9. Remove the glove box housing cover.

   (Refer to "GLOVE BOX HOUSING COVER ")

10. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

11. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD LOWER PANEL ")

12. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

13. Remove the instrument cluster.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ")

14. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center panel assembly (A).

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15. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center speaker grill (A).

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16. Disconnect the connector (A).

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17. Loosen the mounting bolts (A).

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

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19. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).

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20. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    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.
    • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).