Blower Unit Installation

Install the blower with the 2 claws and screw.

Torque:

3.0 N*m{31 kgf*cm, 27 in.*lbf}

Install the blower with the nut.

Torque:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Connect the connector.

Install the A/C amplifier with the screw and connect the connector.

Install the air duct with the screw.

Driver side:

1. Using a T40 "torx" socket, install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 3 "torx" bolts.
   

   Torque:

   17 N*m{173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf}

   
   
   
   
   
   

Passenger side:

1. Using a 12 mm hexagon wrench, install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   6.0 N*m{61 kgf*cm, 53 in.*lbf}

2. Using a T40 "torx" socket, install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 2 "torx" bolts.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the instrument panel reinforcement with the 6 bolts and 2 screws.

Torque:

:

9.8 N*m{100 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}for bolt A

Install the bolt and cap.

Connect the 2 connectors and attach the 27 clamps.

Install the 2 junction blocks with the 2 bolts and 3 nuts.

Attach the 5 clips to install the safety pad.

Connect the connectors and clamps.

Install the 2 bolts to the passenger airbag.

Torque:

20 N*m{204 kgf*cm, 15 ft.*lbf}

Install the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.

Install the center junction block RH and LH with the 4 nuts.

w/ Navigation system:
Install the navigation ECU.

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Install the ECU with the 3 bolts.
   

Connect the connectors.

Insert the multi-display with radio receiver and attach the 2 clips on its backside.

Install the multi-display with radio receiver with the 4 bolts.

Attach a new clip A to the vehicle body.

Set the pillar garnish to the area labeled B. Using needle-nose pliers, install clip A to the pillar garnish and rotate it 90°.

Install the pillar garnish by attaching the claws and clip.

Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.

Attach the 2 clips and claw to install the glove compartment door.

Connect the connector and clamp.

Install the 4 screws.

Connect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

Install the front passenger side knee airbag assembly with the 3 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the steering control ECU with the 3 screws.

HINT:

1. Align positioning boss (A) of the blower assembly with the hole of the steering control ECU.
   
2. Securely engage hook (B) of the steering control ECU with the blower assembly.
   

Connect the 3 connectors to the steering control ECU.

Connect the connector and clamp.

Attach the 4 clips to install the under cover.

Connect the connector.

Attach the 2 claws to install the control panel.

Install the 2 screws.

Connect the connector.

NOTICE:

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

Install the driver side knee airbag assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}

Install the hood lock control cable to the safety pad.

Attach the 8 clips and claw to install the safety pad.

Connect the connectors.

Attach the 2 claws to install the under cover.

Install the 2 screws.

Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to install the side panel.

Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to install the side panel.

Connect the connector.

Install the combination meter with the 4 screws.

Connect the connector.

Attach the 5 clips to install the cluster finish panel.

Connect the connector.

Install the console box with the 4 bolts and 2 screws.

Attach the 4 clips to install the register.

Connect the connector.

Attach the 4 clips to install the console box.

Attach the 4 clips and 3 claws to install the finish panel end.

Install the screw.

Attach the 3 clips and 3 claws to install the finish panel end.

Install the screw.

Connect the connector.

Attach the 9 clips to install the ash receptacle.

Install the shift lever knob and twist it in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Attach the claws to install the garnish.

Install the dimmer switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.

HINT:

Make sure that the claw is completely engaged.

Install the dimmer switch with the clamp.

Connect the connector.

Attach the claw and install the wiper switch.

Connect the connector.

Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.

Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.

NOTICE:

If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.

Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable with steering sensor.

NOTICE:

When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering sensor.

NOTICE:

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

Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.

NOTICE:

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

Connect the horn connector.

Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.

Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.

Torque:

8.8 N*m{90 kgf*cm, 78 in.*lbf}

Attach the 3 claws to install the trim cover.

Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.

Attach the 5 claws to install the scuff plate.

Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.

Install the wiper motor and link assembly with the 4 bolts.

Torque:

5.5 N*m{56 kgf*cm, 49 in.*lbf}

Connect the connector. Then attach the 2 clamps to install the wire harness to the cowl top panel.

Push the ventilator louver in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Attach the 10 claws to install the ventilator louver.

Attach the 5 claws and 2 clips to install the ventilator louver.

Push the cowl side seal in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration. Attach the 2 claws to install the cowl side seal.

Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.

Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

Torque:

22 N*m{224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

Specification:

Area	Measurement
A (for LHD)	28.9 mm (1.138 in.)
B (for LHD)	21.8 mm (0.858 in.)
C (for RHD)	26.2 mm (1.031 in.)
D (for RHD)	25.3 mm (0.996 in.)

Operate the front wipers while spraying washer fluid on the windshield glass. Make sure that the front wipers function properly and there is no interference with the vehicle body.

Stop the wiper motor at the automatic stop position.

Clean the wiper arm serration with a round file or equivalent.

Clean the wiper pivot serration with a wire brush.

Install the wiper arm and blade with the nut. Make sure that the wiper arm and blade comes to the position shown in the illustration.

Torque:

22 N*m{224 kgf*cm, 16 ft.*lbf}

HINT:

Hold down the wiper arm hinge with your hand while tightening the nut.

Specification:

Area	Measurement
A (for LHD)	25.3 mm (0.996 in.)
B (for LHD)	26.2 mm (1.031 in.)
C (for RHD)	21.8 mm (0.858 in.)
D (for RHD)	28.9 mm (1.138 in.)

Attach the 3 clips to install the side seal.

Install the side cover with the 2 clips and nut.

Install the intake duct seal with the 7 clips.

Perform initialization (Click here).

NOTICE:

Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Check the SRS warning light (Click here).