Main Crash Pad Assembly Repair Procedures

Replacement

Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.

When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or removal tool, wrap the tools with protective tape to prevent damage to components. Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove the interior trim parts without damaging the surface. Be careful not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1. 1
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. 2
   Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
3. 3
   Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
4. 4
   Remove the instrument cluster fascia. (Refer to Instrument Cluster - "Center Fascia Panel")
5. 5
   Remove the heater and A/C control unit. (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Unit (Manual)") (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Unit (DATC)")
6. 6
   Remove the glove box upper cover assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")
7. 7
   Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
8. 8
   Remove the steering column cover lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Steering Column Cover Panel")
9. 9
   Remove the multifunction switch unit. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")
10. 10
    Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster")
11. 11
    Disconnect the airbag warning lamp connector (A).

    

12. 12
    Using a flat-tip screwdriver or trim removal tool, remove the center under cover [LH] (A).

    

13. 13
    Disconnect the start button connector (A).

    

14. 14
    Loosen the mounting screws and remove the side garnish assembly [LH] (A).

    

15. 15
    Disconnect the airbag side garnish connector (A).

    

16. 16
    Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center garnish (A).

    

17. 17
    Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).

    

18. 18
    Loosen the mounting bolts (A).

    

19. 19
    Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the main airbag assembly (A).

    

20. 20
    Disconnect the passenger airbag connectors (A).

    

21. 21
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Make sure the crash pad cover is correctly installed on the guide pins. Before tightening the bolts, make sure the airbag wire harness is not pinched. Make sure the connectors are connected correctly and the antenna wire is connected properly. Make sure each component of the assembly operates correctly. Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).