Removal

INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD

PRECAUTION
1. PRECAUTION FOR VEHICLE WITH SRS AIRBAG AND SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER
(a) Some operations in this section may affect the SRS airbags. Prior to performing the corresponding operations, read the Restraint Systems; Service Precautions.

Instrument Panel Safety Pad:

REMOVAL
1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT

HINT: The bolts, screws and nuts necessary for installation and removal of the instrument panel, are illustrated below and alphabetically coded.

2. REMOVE CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait for the 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.

3. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.2 COVER LOWER
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL NO.3 COVER LOWER
5. REMOVE STEERING PAD
6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER
8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER
9. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH
10. REMOVE WIPER SWITCH
11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY CENTER

(a) While lightly pushing down on the positions shown in the illustration with your fingers, insert the moulding remover and release the clips on the lower part of the instrument panel sub-assembly center.

HINT: Tape the moulding remover tip before use.

(b) Pull the instrument panel sub-assembly center toward the rear of the vehicle to release the clips on the upper part of the panel and remove the subassembly.

12. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
13. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/ Navigation System)
14. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 clips.
(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument panel finish panel lower.

15. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly.

HINT: Tape the moulding remover tip before use.

16. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH

(a) Remove the 4 screws .
(b) Disengage the claw and remove the instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
17. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws and pull the combination meter assembly.
(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter assembly.
18. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUBASSEMBLY LOWER

(a) Remove the 2 bolts .
(b) Disengage the 3 clips.
(c) Disconnect the connectors.
(d) Disconnect the hood lock control cable and remove the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly lower.

19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSERT SUBASSEMBLY LOWER LH

(a) Remove the 3 bolts and the instrument panel insert sub-assembly lower LH.
20. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY CENTER

(a) Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips and the 2 claws.

HINT: Tape the moulding remover tip before use.

(b) Disconnect the connectors and remove the instrument cluster finish panel assembly center.

HINT: Set the shift lever in the N position.

21. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER LH

(a) Remove the 2 clips and the floor carpet cover center LH.
22. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET COVER CENTER RH

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

23. REMOVE FRONT SEAT ARMREST ASSEMBLY CENTER

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and remove the seat armrest cover LH.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(b) Remove the bolt and front seat armrest assembly center.

24. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

(a) Cover the parts indicated in the illustration with protective tape to prevent them from being damaged.
(b) Remove the 3 screws .
(c) Remove the 2 console caps and the 2 screws .
(d) Remove the 2 bolts .
(e) Pull the console box assembly toward the rear of the vehicle, disengage the 2 clips, and remove the console box assembly.

NOTICE: Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad when removing the console box assembly.

25. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the glove compartment door damper clip.

(b) Remove the 2 clips and the glove compartment door assembly.
26. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO.2 FINISH PANEL LOWER

(a) Remove the 7 screws and the instrument panel No.2 finish panel lower.
27. DISCONNECT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR
28. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
29. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

30. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
31. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

32. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT: Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect each of the clamps and the connectors, and remove the bolt.

(b) Remove the 7 bolts , , and the nut .
(c) Disengage the 3 pins and remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.