Body (Interior and Exterior)

Crash Pad Center Panel Repair Procedures

12steps
~72min
3/5difficulty
Done 0 of 12

Replacement

  1. Remove the boots (B) and the shift lever (A).
  2. Using a screwdriver or removal tool, remove the console trim (A). [LH]
    [RH]
  3. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).
  4. Disconnect the indicator connector (A).
  5. Disconnect the EPB switch connector (A).
  6. After loosening the mounting screws, remove the console tray (A).
  7. Disconnect the connectors (A).
  8. Remove the crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
  9. Remove the glove box housing. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box Housing")
  10. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad center lower panel (A).
  11. Disconnect the heater control unit connector (A), console tray lamp connector (B), and heater hose (C).
  12. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Test yourself

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