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Main Crash Pad Replacement

CAUTION:
  • A plastic trim tool is recommended, but if prying with a screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape and apply protective tape around the related parts to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following parts.
    1. Front Seat

      (Refer to: BD procedure - "FRONT SEAT ").

    2. Front Pillar Trim

      (Refer to: BD procedure - "INTERIOR TRIM ").

    3. Floor Console Assembly & Console Side Cover

      (Refer to: BD procedure - "CONSOLE ").

    4. Front Door Scuff Trim

      (Refer to: BD procedure - "INTERIOR TRIM ").

    5. Cowl Side Trim

      (Refer to: BD procedure - INTERIOR TRIM ").

    6. Crash Pad Side Cover
    7. Crash Pad Lower Panel
    8. Cluster Fascia Upper Panel & Cluster Fascia Lower Panel
    9. Cluster Assembly
    10. Center Facia Panel
    11. Audio Assembly
    12. Glove Box & Glove Box Housing
    13. Steering Column

      (Refer to: ST procedure - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ").

  2. After loosening the Mounting Screws, remove the Start/Stop Button Bezel (A).
  3. Disconnect the Start/Stop Button Bezel Connector (B).
    Fig 1: Start/Stop Button Bezel Mounting Screws
    G10605435Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  4. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the Crash Pad Center Lower Panel (A).
    Fig 2: Crash Pad Center Lower Panel
    G10605436Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  5. Disconnect the Connectors (A).
    Fig 3: Connectors Location
    G10605437Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  6. After loosening the Mounting Screws, remove the Side Air Vent Duct [RH] (A).
    Fig 4: Side Air Vent Duct (RH) Mounting Screws
    G10605438Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  7. After loosening the Mounting Screws and Bolts, remove the Crash Pad Main Lower Panel (A).
    Fig 5: Crash Pad Main Lower Panel Mounting Screws And Bolts
    G10605439Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  8. Disconnect the Smart Key Unit Antenna Connector (A).
    Fig 6: Smart Key Unit Antenna Connector
    G10605440Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  9. Disconnect the Center Speaker Connector (A) and BCM Unit Connector (B).
    Fig 7: Center Speaker And BCM Unit Connectors
    G10605441Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  10. Loosen the Mounting Bolts (A).
    Fig 8: Center Speaker Mounting Bolts
    G10605442Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  11. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the Photo Sensor (A).
  12. Disconnect the Photo Sensor Connector (B).
    Fig 9: Photo Sensor Connector
    G10605443Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  13. After loosening the Mounting Bolts and Nuts, remove the Main Crash Pad Assembly (A).
    Fig 10: Main Crash Pad Assembly Mounting Bolts And Nuts
    G10605444Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  14. Disconnect the Passengers Airbag Connector (A).
    Fig 11: Passenger Airbag Connector
    G10605445Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  15. 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 Customers Radio Station Presets.