Crash Pad Main 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 assembly (See REPLACEMENT ).
- Cluster facia panel, cluster (See CLUSTER FACIA PANEL REPLACEMENT , CLUSTER REPLACEMENT ).
- Lower crash pad (See AUDIO ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- Glove box (See AUDIO ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT ).
- Side cover (See COVER REPLACEMENT ).
- Front pillar trim (See INTERIOR TRIM ).
- Center facia upper, lower cover.
- Cowl side trim (See INTERIOR TRIM ).
Disconnect the passenger' s air bag connector (A).
Loosen the bolt's and nuts then remove the main crash pad assembly (B).
Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the crash pad fits on to 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.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly