Repair Procedures: Replacement

CAUTION:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly ")
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to "COWL TOP COVER ")
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's]

Fig 1: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Driver's)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 2: Locating Multi Box Connectors (Passenger's)
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Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors.

Fig 3: Passenger Compartment Junction Box Connectors
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Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connectors (A).

Fig 4: Locating Airbag Control Module Connectors
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Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting clips in the front pillar.
[Driver's]

Fig 5: Locating Front Pillar And Connector (Driver's)
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[Passenger's]

Fig 6: Locating Front Pillar And Connector (Passenger's)
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).

Fig 7: Locating Cowl Cross Bar Assembly With Mounting Bolts And Nuts
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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 properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.