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 without marring the surface.
• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. Remove the floor console assembly.

   (Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

2. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

   (Refer to "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

3. Remove the glove box housing.

   (Refer to "GLOVE BOX HOUSING ")

4. Remove the center fascia panel.

   (Refer to "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")

5. Remove the heater & A/C control unit.

   (Refer to "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (MANUAL) ")

   (Refer to "HEATER & A/C CONTROL UNIT (DATC) ")

6. Remove the crash pad main lower panel.

   (Refer to "CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")

7. Remove the steering wheel.

   (Refer to "STEERING WHEEL ")

8. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

   (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

9. Using a screwdriver or remover and remove the center speaker grill (A).
   Fig 1: Locating Center Speaker Grill

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10. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (A) and auto light sensor connector (B).
    Fig 2: Locating Photo Sensor Connector And Auto Light Sensor Connector

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11. Loosen the screw and remove the crash pad top cover (A).
    Fig 3: Locating Crash Pad Top Cover With Screw

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12. Loosen the mounting bolts (A), disconnect the connector (B), and then remove the passenger airbag (C).
    Fig 4: Locating Passenger Airbag, Mounting Bolts & Connector

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13. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
    Fig 5: Locating Main Crash Pad Assembly With Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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14. 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.