Removal

INSTRUMENT PANEL: INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT
HINT: All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet code in the table below.

2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal
3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter Repair Instruction - Customize Parameters.
NOTE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.
HINT: Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.
(c) Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 clips and claw.
(b) Remove the finish panel.
5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 8 clips and claw.
(b) Remove the finish panel.
6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.
7. REMOVE NO. 3 BOX PANEL

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 claws.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the box panel.
8. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE PANEL UPPER

(a) Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
(b) Move the shift lever to N.
(c) Remove the 2 screws.
(d) Using a screwdriver, detach the 6 clips.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(e) Remove the panel and disconnect the connectors.
9. REMOVE CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY UPPER

(a) Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
(b) Detach the 2 clips.
(c) Remove the panel and disconnect the connector.
10. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and 2 claws.
(b) Remove the end panel and then disconnect the connector.
11. REMOVE CONSOLE COVER LOWER
(a) Remove the cover.
12. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
(b) Disconnect the connectors.
(c) Detach the 2 claws and remove the console box.

13. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE Removal
14. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER Removal
15. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY Removal
16. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal
18. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 clips.
(b) Detach the 2 clips.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and remove the finish panel.
20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 screws.
(b) Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.
21. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips, and remove the side panel.
22. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 clips and remove the moulding.
23. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 2 screws.
(b) Detach the 2 claws.
(c) Disconnect the connectors and clamp, and remove the under cover.
24. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the hole cover.

(c) Remove the 2 screws.
(d) Detach the 5 clips and claw.
(e) Remove the safety pad and then disconnect the connectors.
25. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 clips, and remove the side panel.
27. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING

(a) Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips and remove the moulding.
28. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Detach the 4 claws.
(b) Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.
29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER Removal
30. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal
31. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 5 screws.
(b) Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the compartment door.
32. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET Removal
33. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (W/O Navigation System) Removal
34. REMOVE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for DVD) Removal
35. REMOVE DISPLAY AND NAVIGATION ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET (for HDD) Removal
36. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

(a) Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
(b) Using a moulding remover, detach the upper 2 claws.
(c) Detach the lower 2 claws.
(d) Disconnect the connector and remove the register.
38. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH Removal
39. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH Removal
40. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
41. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side) Removal
42. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
43. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side) Removal
44. REMOVE NO. 1 SPEAKER HOLE COVER Removal
45. REMOVE FRONT NO. 3 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY Removal
46. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

(b) Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.
(c) Remove the 5 bolts and nut.
(d) Detach the 5 claws and remove the safety pad.

47. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL STAY
(a) Detach the 5 claws and remove the 5 stays.