Crash Pad Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items:
- Front seat
- Cluster facia panel, cluster
- Audio assembly
- Glove box
- Crash pad side cover
- Front pillar trim
Remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Crash Pad Lower Panel Connector
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Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector
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Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Center Speaker Connector
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector
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Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the crash pad (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad With Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the photo sensor connector (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Photo Sensor Connector
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Remove the rain sensor connector (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Rain Sensor Connector
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- 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 property, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customers radio station presets.