Upper Instrument Panel (For Sedan) -- Removal |
- HINT:
- Use the same procedure for both the RH and LH sides.
| 1. BOLTS, SCREWS AND NUTS TABLE |
- HINT:
- All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown, along with their alphabetic codes, in the table below.
| 2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL |
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.
| 3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LOWER CENTER |
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Disengage the 2 claws and 2 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel lower center.
| 4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH |
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Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
| 5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH |
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Disengage the 6 claws and 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end RH.
| 6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL NO.1 |
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Disengage the 7 claws and 5 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.
| 7. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY |
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Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the 2 screws and pull the combination meter rearward to remove it.
| 8. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH |
Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
| 9. SEPARATE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH |
Separate the front door opening trim weatherstrip.
| 10. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
- NOTICE:
- Install a protective cover onto the curtain shield airbag as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
- Replace the special clip with a new one when the front pillar garnish is removed.
Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.
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w/o Curtain Shield Airbag:
Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.
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Disconnect the antenna connector.
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Using a clip remover, remove the 3 clamps.
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Completely cover the curtain shield airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and fix the ends of the fabric with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
- Protective cover size:
Area Measurement a 700 mm (27.56 in.) b 120 mm (4.72 in.)
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| 11. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH |
w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
- NOTICE:
- Install a protective cover onto the curtain shield airbag as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
- Replace the special clip with a new one when the front pillar garnish is removed.
Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.
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w/o Curtain Shield Airbag:
Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.
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Using a clip remover, remove the 4 clamps.
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w/ Curtain Shield Airbag:
Completely cover the curtain shield airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and fix the ends of the fabric with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
- Protective cover size:
Area Measurement a 700 mm (27.56 in.) b 120 mm (4.72 in.)
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| 12. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY |
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Disengage the claw and separate the 2 glove compartment door stoppers from the glove compartment door.
Slightly flex the upper part of the glove compartment door to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly until it becomes horizontal.
Pull the glove compartment door assembly out horizontally to disengage the hinge portion and remove the glove compartment door.
- NOTICE:
- Pull the glove compartment door out horizontally, otherwise, installation failure caused by excessive play around the hinge portion will result.
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| 13. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Slide the slider and disconnect the passenger airbag connector.
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Disconnect the clamp.
Remove the 2 <C> bolts and 2 <B> screws.
Disengage the 7 clips by lifting the rear side of the instrument panel up.
While lifting the instrument panel, slide it toward the rear of the vehicle. Disengage the 5 claws from the front side of the instrument panel and remove the instrument panel.