Blower Unit Removal

Remove the 7 clips and duct seal.

Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clips and side cover.

Using a clip remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the side seal.

Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

Remove the nut, wiper arm and blade.

Pull the cowl side seal in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 2 claws and remove the cowl side seal.

Remove the 2 clips and detach the 5 claws.

Pull the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to detach the 10 claws and remove the ventilator louver.

Disconnect the connector. Then detach the 2 clamps and remove the wire harness from the cowl top panel.

Remove the 4 bolts and the wiper motor and link assembly.

HINT:

The 2 bolts labeled (A) in the illustration cannot be removed from the wiper motor and link because they are integrated into the wiper motor and link.

Remove all discs and tapes.

NOTICE:

If the discs or tapes cannot be removed, do not attempt to remove them forcibly. Send the unit to a repair shop.

Turn the engine switch off.

While simultaneously pressing the "SEEK UP" and "DISC" switches, turn the engine switch on (ACC).

HINT:

The CD loading door indicator light blinks during mode setting and it remains lit after the setting is completed.

Turn the engine switch off.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 claws and remove the scuff plate.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the trim cover.

Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

HINT:

Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

HINT:

Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.

Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the steering pad.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering sensor.

Disconnect the connector.

Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

NOTICE:

If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.

Disconnect the connector.

Detach the clamp from the dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.

Detach the claw and remove the dimmer switch as shown in the illustration.

Using a clip remover, detach the claws and remove the garnish.

HINT:

Tape the clip remover tip before use.

Twist the shift lever knob in the direction indicated by the arrow and remove it.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 9 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the ash receptacle and then disconnect the connector.

Remove the screw.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 clips and 3 claws.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the finish panel end.

Remove the screw.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and 3 claws.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the finish panel end.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the console box plate and then disconnect the connector.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips and remove the register.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

Remove the console box and then disconnect the connector.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 5 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the cluster finish panel and then disconnect the connector.

Remove the 4 screws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the combination meter.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips, and remove the side panel.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 2 claws.

Remove the under cover and then disconnect the connector.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 8 clips and claw.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the hood lock control cable from the safety pad.

Remove the safety pad.

Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Remove the 2 screws.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Remove the control panel and then disconnect the connector.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Disconnect the connector and clamp, and remove the under cover.

Disconnect the 3 connectors from the steering control ECU.

Remove the 3 screws and the steering control ECU.

Remove the 3 bolts and front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

Remove the 4 screws.

Detach the 2 clips and claw.

Disconnect the connector and clamp.

Remove the glove compartment door.

Detach the clip labeled A from the vehicle body. Pull the pillar garnish so that the tip of clip B locks in the pillar garnish's hole.

Using needle-nose pliers, rotate clip B 90° and remove the pillar garnish.

HINT:

If clip B is removed from the vehicle body or is damaged, replace it with a new one.

Protect the curtain shield airbag.

1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet that is 700 mm (27.56 in.) x 120 mm (4.72 in.) and fix the ends of the cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
   

   NOTICE:

   Cover the curtain shield airbag with a protective cover as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.

Remove the 4 bolts.

Pull the multi-display with radio receiver to detach the 2 clips on the backside of the multi-display.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-display with radio receiver.

w/ Navigation system:
Remove the navigation ECU.

1. Remove the 3 bolts and navigation ECU.
   

2. Disconnect the connectors.
   

Remove the 4 nuts and center junction block RH and LH.

Remove the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.

Remove the 2 bolts from the passenger airbag.

Disconnect the connectors and clamps.

Detach the 5 clips and remove the safety pad.

Detach the 27 clamps and disconnect the connectors. Then disconnect the wire harness.

Remove the 3 nuts, 2 bolts and disconnect the 2 junction blocks.

Remove the cap and bolt.

Remove the 6 bolts and 2 screws.

Using a T40 "torx" socket, remove the 5 "torx" bolts.

HINT:

The "torx" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collar for adjustment.

Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement.

Remove the screw and air duct.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the screw and A/C amplifier.

Disconnect the connector.

Remove the screw and nut.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the blower.