Main Crash Pad Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items.
1. Front seat
  (Refer to "FRONT SEAT ")
2. Front pillar trim
  (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
3. Floor console assembly
  (Refer to "CONSOLE ")
4. Cluster fascia panel & Cluster assembly
5. Center fascia panel
6. Glove box & Glove box housing
7. Audio assembly
8. Heater control unit
9. Crash pad side cover
10. Front door scuff trim
  (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
11. Crash pad lower panel
12. Steering column
  (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the start stop button (A).
Disconnect the start stop button connector (B).

Fig 1: Removing Start Stop Button
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Disconnect the passenger's airbag connectors (A).
Loosen the mounting bolts.

Fig 2: Passenger Airbag Connectors
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Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).

Fig 3: Removing Photo Sensor
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After loosening the mounting bolts, nuts, screws, then remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
Remove the photo sensor wiring (B).

Fig 4: Removing Main Crash Pad Assembly
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.