Crash Pad Center Panel

Components and Component Location

Component Location

Repair Procedures

Replacement

When removing with a flat-blade screwdriver or puller, wrap the tool with protective tape to prevent damage to the components. Wear gloves to avoid cutting your hands.

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
   Using a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, remove the side airbag cover (A) [RH].

   

2. 2
   Remove the protective cover under the cover (A).

   

3. 3
   Remove the floor console. (Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
4. 4
   Remove the side cowl trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Side Cowl Trim")
5. 5
   Remove the glove box. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box")
6. 6
   Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
7. 7
   Remove the crash pad center garnish (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Garnish").
8. 8
   Remove the AVN keyboard assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "AVN Keyboard")
9. 9
   Loosen the mounting screws, nuts and bolt, and remove the crash pad center panel (A).

   

10. 10
    Press the lock pin and disconnect the car sensor connector (A).

    

11. 11
    Disconnect the glove box light switch connector (A) and the glove box light connector (B).

    

    

12. 12
    To install, reverse the removal procedure.

    Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers). Make sure the connector is properly connected.