Main Crash Pad Assembly Replacement

NOTE:

Pry the trim off using a plastic trim tool and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the body surface.

Remove the following parts.
1. Floor console assembly
2. Front pillar trim
3. Cowl side trim
4. Instrument cluster
  (Refer to "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER " )
5. AVN head unit or audio unit
  (Refer to "AVN HEAD UNIT " )
  
  (Refer to "AUDIO UNIT " )
6. Glove box housing
7. Steering column shroud panel
8. Steering wheel
  (Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")
9. Multifunction switch assembly
  (Refer to "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH )
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center speaker grill (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Speaker Grill
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After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the center speaker assembly (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Center Speaker Assembly
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Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Center Speaker Connector
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the auto light sensor (A).
Disconnect the auto light sensor connector (B).

Fig 4: Identifying Auto Light Sensor And Connector
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).

Fig 5: Identifying Photo Sensor And Connector
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After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the crash pad center garnish [LH] (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Crash Pad Center Garnish (LH)
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Disconnect the start/stop button switch connector (A).

Fig 7: Identifying Start/Stop Button Switch Connector
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Loosen the mounting bolts.
Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).

Fig 8: Identifying Passenger Airbag Connectors
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

Fig 9: Identifying Main Crash Pad Assembly
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Install in the reverse order 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 customers radio station presets.