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 "FRONT SEAT .
2. Front pillar trim
  Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .
3. Front door scuff trim
  Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .
4. Cowl side trim
  Refer to INTERIOR TRIM .
5. Floor console assembly & Console side cover
  Refer to CONSOLE .
6. Cowl top cover
  Refer to the COWL TOP COVER .
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
Refer to REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.
[Driver's]

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

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Multi Box Connectors (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 (SRSCM) 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
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.