Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

CAUTION:

A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a 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.
1. Front seat
  (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")
2. Front pillar trim
  (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")
3. Front door scuff trim
  (Refer to the BD group - "INTERIOR TRIM ")
4. Cowl side trim
  (Refer to the BD group-"INTERIOR TRIM ")
5. Floor console assembly & Console side cover
  (Refer to the BD group - "CONSOLE ")
6. Cowl top cover
  (Refer to the "COWL TOP COVER ")
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
(Refer to the "Air conditioning system, Heater, Blower ")
Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.
[Driver's]

Fig 1: Identifying Front Pillar Connector (Driver's)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 2: Identifying Front Pillar Connector (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's]

Fig 3: Identifying Multi Box Connector (Driver's)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 4: Identifying Multi Box Connector (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors.

Fig 5: Identifying Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connectors (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Airbag Control Module Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar Assembly, Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.