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Repair Procedures





Replacement

Cluster Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia panel (A).




2. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A) and hazard switch connector (B).




3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel (A).




4. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster assembly (A).




5. Disconnect the cluster connector (A).




6. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Center Fascia Panel Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia panel (A).




2. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A) and hazard switch connector (B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Crash Pad Lower Panel Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).




2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the fuse box cover (A).




3. After loosening the mounting screws and bolt, then remove the crash pad lower panel (A).




4. Disconnect the connectors (A) and diagnosis connector (B).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Audio assembly Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center fascia panel (A).




2. Disconnect the start/stop button connector (A) and hazard switch connector (B).




3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the audio assembly (A).




4. Disconnect the connectors (A).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.

Heater Control Unit Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the heater control unit (A).




2. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.

Glove Box Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).




2. Disconnect the pins (A) and then remove the glove box (B).




3. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the glove box housing (A).




4. Disconnect the glove box lamp connector (A).




5. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Crash Pad Center Panel Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the following items :
A. Floor console assembly

B. Crash pad side cover [LH, RH]
C. Crash pad lower panel
D. Glove box & Glove box housing
E. Heater control unit
2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad center panel (A).




3. Disconnect the connectors (A).




4. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Steering Column Lower Shroud Assembly Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the steering column lower shroud assembly (A).




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damage clips.

Crash Pad Side Cover Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
[Driver's]




[Passenger's]




2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Replace any damaged clips.

Crash Pad Upper Panel Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the following items :
A. Center fascia panel
B. Audio assembly
C. Cluster fascia panel
D. Cluster assembly
E. Crash pad side cover [LH, RH]
F. Crash pad lower panel
G. Glove box & Glove box housing
H. Heater control unit
2. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the crash pad upper panel (A).




3. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damage clips.

Main Crash Pad Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the following items :
A. Front seat

B. Front pillar trim

C. Floor console assembly

D. Front door scuff trim

E. Cowl side trim

F. Center fascia panel
G. Audio assembly
H. Cluster fascia panel
I. Cluster assembly
J. Crash pad side cover [LH, RH]
K. Crash pad lower panel
L. Glove box & Glove box housing
M. Heater control unit
N. Steering column lower shroud & Steering column upper shroud
O. Crash pad center panel
P. Crash pad upper panel
2. Disconnect the steering column connectors.

3. Down the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts.

4. Disconnect the passenger`s airbag connectors (A).
5. Loosen the mounting bolt.




6. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
7. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).




8. After loosening the mounting bolts, nuts, screw, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).




9. 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.

Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

CAUTION:
- A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Remove the following items :
A. Front seat

B. Front pillar trim

C. Floor console assembly

D. Front door scuff trim

E. Cowl side trim

F. Cowl top cover

G. Main crash pad assembly
2. Disconnect the blower unit connectors.

3. Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).
[Driver's]




[Passenger's]




4. Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).




5. Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connectors (A).




6. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).




7. Installation is the reverse of removal.

NOTE:
- Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
- Replace any damaged clips.

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