Instrument Panel Safety Pad Removal

Start the engine.

Turn the A/C switch on.

Operate the cooler compressor while the engine speed is approximately 1000 rpm for 5 to 6 minutes to circulate the refrigerant and collect the compressor oil remaining in each component into the cooler compressor.

Stop the engine.

Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery unit.

for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

1. Disable the Autoaway/Return function by changing the customize parameter (Click here).
   

   NOTICE:

   Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the Autoaway/Return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

   HINT:

   Performing the above operation causes the Autoaway/Return function to be disabled when the engine switch is turned off.

2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.
   

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 disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).

Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the steering wheel cover.

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

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

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.

Remove the steering wheel set nut.

Put matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

SST

09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05011)

Remove the 3 screws.

Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

NOTICE:

Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.

Remove the 3 screws.

Detach the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

Detach the 4 clips.

Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

Detach the 4 clips.

Detach the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

Disconnect the switch connector.

Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and pull out the switch.

NOTICE:

Pushing on the claw too hard will break the claw.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Disconnect the 5 connectors from the turn signal switch with spiral cable.

Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and remove the turn signal switch with spiral cable from the steering column.

Disconnect the connectors from the combination switch with spiral cable.

Using pliers, grip the claws of the clamp and remove the combination switch with spiral cable from the steering column.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Detach the 9 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Detach the 9 claws and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 4 screws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.

Remove the 4 screws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the combination meter.

Detach the 7 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

Detach the 7 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.

Remove the 2 screws.

Detach the 3 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.

Remove the cap nut.

Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.

Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.

HINT:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   





2. Detach the 16 claws.
   
   

   
   
   
   

w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   





2. Detach the 9 claws.
   
   

   
   
   
   

for Automatic Air Conditioning System:

1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
   

Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

Detach the 4 claws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.

Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

Remove the 5 bolts and lower instrument panel.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument panel register.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover.

Remove the cap nut.

Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.

Remove the 4 bolts.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the front passenger side knee airbag.

Disconnect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the lower instrument panel.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the No. 3 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the instrument panel box door knob.

Remove the 4 bolts.

Detach the 3 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel register.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the front assist grip.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the 2 assist grip plugs.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Detach the 2 claws and remove the front assist grip.

Detach the clip and 3 guides, and remove the front pillar garnish.

for 9, 14 Speakers:
Disconnect the speaker connector and then remove the front pillar garnish.

Protect the curtain shield airbag.

1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet 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.

Detach the clip 3 guides, and remove the front pillar garnish.

for 9, 14 Speakers:
Disconnect the speaker connector and then remove the front pillar garnish.

Protect the curtain shield airbag.

1. Thoroughly cover the airbag with a cloth or nylon sheet 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.

Detach the 8 claws and remove the opening cover.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.

NOTICE:

Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the speaker panel.

for 9 Speakers Models:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   

2. Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

except 9 Speakers Models:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   

2. Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

Detach the 4 claws and remove the speaker panel.

for 9 Speakers Models:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   

2. Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

except 9 Speakers Models:

1. Remove the 2 bolts.
   

2. Remove the speaker and then disconnect the speaker connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   Do not touch the cone part of the speaker.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 3 instrument panel register.

Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 4 instrument panel register.

Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

Pull the multi-display assembly to detach the 2 clips and 6 claws on the backside of the multi-display assembly.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-display assembly.

Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

Pull the radio receiver to detach the 10 claws on the backside of the radio receiver.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the radio receiver.

Detach the 10 claws.

Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 center instrument cluster finish panel.

Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the radio receiver.

Remove the 2 bolts.

Remove the 2 screws and radio tuner opening cover with bracket.

Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts.

Pull the multi-media module receiver assembly to detach the 5 claws on the backside of the multi-media module receiver assembly.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the multi-media module receiver assembly.

Pull the radio receiver to detach the 5 claws on the backside of the radio receiver.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the radio receiver.

Fold back the front floor carpet.

Detach the clip and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.

Fold back the front floor carpet.

Detach the clip and remove the rear No. 4 air duct.

Disconnect the connectors.

Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the 8 bolts.

Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel safety pad.

Disconnect the connectors.

Disconnect the connectors and detach the clamps.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the wire harness.

Remove the 2 passenger airbag bolts.

Disconnect the connectors.

Remove the 8 bolts.

Remove the 2 nuts and instrument panel safety pad.