Crash Pad Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip 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
2. Cluster fascia panel, cluster
3. Audio assembly
4. Glove box
5. Crash pad side cover
6. Front pillar trim
7. Cowl side trim
Remove the switch assembly (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Switch Assembly
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Switch Assembly Connectors
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Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Connector
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Remove the passenger's air bag mounting bolts (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger's Air Bag Mounting Bolts
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Disconnect the connector (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector
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Remove the crash pad side pad (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Side Pad
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Loosen the bolts and nuts, then remove the crash pad (B).

Fig 7: Identifying Crash Pad
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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.