Repair Procedures: Replacement

Information 

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
• Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the front pillar trim.

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

2. Remove the cowl side trim.

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

3. Remove the instrument cluster.

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

4. Remove the crash pad center lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad Center Panel  Crash Pad - )

5. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

   (Refer to Crash Pad - "Steering Column Shroud Panel ")

6. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to STEERING WHEEL Steering System - )

7. Remove the multifunction switch assembly.

   (Refer to MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH Body Electrical System )

8. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad side switch (A).
   Fig 1: Removing Crash Pad Side Switch

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9. Disconnect the crash pad side switch connector (A).
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Crash Pad Side Switch Connector

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10. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center speaker grill (A).
    Fig 3: Removing Center Speaker Grill

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11. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center speaker assembly (A).
    Fig 4: Removing Center Speaker Assembly

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12. Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Center Speaker Connector

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13. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
14. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).
    Fig 6: Removing Photo Sensor

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15. Loosen the mounting nuts.
16. Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
    Fig 7: Disconnecting Passenger Airbag Connectors

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17. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 8: Removing Main Crash Pad Assembly

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18. Install in the reverse order of removal.

    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.
    • Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.