INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD > REMOVAL

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1. TABLE OF BOLT, SCREW AND NUT


HINT:
All bolts, screws and nuts relevant to installing and removing the instrument panel are shown along with their alphabet codes in the table below.



B214170E01



2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.



3. REMOVE STEERING PAD


B213957

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.

    NOTICE:
    Lightly hold the horn button assembly to prevent it from falling.

  1. Pull the steering pad toward you.



    B213194E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the connector.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Detach the horn terminal.



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.



    C196467E01

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Matchmark

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    C196466E01

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070)

    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.



5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH


B212842

  1. Disengage the 9 claws and remove the front door scuff plate.



6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH


B212840

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and guide and remove the cowl side trim board.



8. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



9. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH


10. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH


11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)


B216306

  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the 7 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.



    B216314

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.



    B216315

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.



12. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)


B221430

  1. Remove the 2 <C> bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and the 8 clips and separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.



    B216314

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3 connector.



    B216315

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control lever.



13. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


B216319

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the instrument side panel RH.



14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIR BAG ASSEMBLY


    B213964E01

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the locking button.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Locking Button

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.



    B213966

  1. Remove the 3 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 2 guides and remove the knee airbag assembly.



15. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


16. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for CVT)


B214167

  1. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.



17. REMOVE CONSOLE UPPER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)


B216317

  1. Disengage the 8 claws and remove the console upper panel.

  1. Separate the shifting hole cover.



18. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY


B212513

  1. Rotate the 2 rear clips in the direction indicated by the arrows and remove them.

  1. Disengage the 2 front clips and remove the rear console box assembly RR.



19. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH NO. 1 PANEL


B216303

  1. Disengage the 9 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish No. 1 panel.



20. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY


B215629

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disengage the 2 clips.

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the combination meter.



21. REMOVE CENTER LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (for Manual Air Conditioning System)


B212865

  1. Disengage the 4 clips.



    B212847

  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the air inlet damper control cable.



22. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


B214174

  1. Disengage the 6 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument cluster finish panel.



23. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX COVER


B212862

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the front console box cover.



24. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)


B212863

  1. Disengage the 8 clips.

  1. Disconnect the all connectors.



    B214459

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the No. 2 heater control cable.



    B214460

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the air mix damper control cable.



25. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


B214461

  1. Disengage the 8 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connector and remove the lower center instrument cluster finish panel.



26. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (w/ Audio)


B212861

  1. Remove the 2 bolts.

  1. Disengage the 6 clips.

  1. Disconnect the all connectors and remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.



27. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (w/o Audio)


B214462

  1. Disengage the 6 clips and remove the center No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel.



28. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER (w/o Audio)


B221429

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and stereo opening cover.



29. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


B231776E01
Text in Illustration 
*1
Protective Tape

  1. Apply protective tape, as shown in the illustration.



    B216304

  1. Remove the <C> bolt.

  1. Disengage the 4 claws and 2 clips and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel finish panel.



30. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


B216318

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 3 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.



31. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


B216305

  1. Remove the <F> bolt.

  1. Disengage the 6 clips and remove the upper instrument panel.



32. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL


B216327

  1. Remove the 3 <F> bolts and <E> screw.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips and remove the lower instrument panel.



33. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/ Curtain Shield Airbag)

NOTICE:
  1. Install a protective cover onto the curtain shield airbag as soon as the front pillar garnish is removed.
  2. Replace the front pillar garnish clip with a new one when the front pillar garnish is removed.



    B212838E01

  1. Pull the upper part of the garnish toward the inside of the cabin and disengage the 2 clips.

  1. Cut off clip A.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.

  1. Remove clip A from the vehicle body.



    B214168

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the antenna cord.



    B212530E01

  1. Completely cover the curtain shield airbag with a piece of cloth or nylon and fix the ends of the protective cover with adhesive tape, as shown in the illustration.
    Text in Illustration 
    *1
    		Protective Cover
    *2
    		Adhesive Tape

    Protective Cover Size:
    Area
    		Dimension
    a
    		700 mm (27.56 in.)
    b
    		120 mm (4.72 in.)



34. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH (w/o Curtain Shield Airbag)


B216618

  1. Disengage the 2 clips and the 2 claws and remove the front pillar garnish.



    B214168

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Remove the bolt and disconnect the antenna cord.



35. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH

HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the RH side.



36. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  1. Disconnect the all connectors.



    B214171

  1. Remove the 2 <G> bolts.



  1. Remove the 2 <F> bolts and 4 <B> screws.


    B216316E01

  1. Disengage the 5 claws and remove the instrument panel.



37. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY


B213974

  1. Remove the 2 screws.

  1. Disengage the 6 hooks and remove the front passenger airbag.



38. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY


B216307

  1. Disengage the clamp.

  1. Remove the 3 <A> screws and remove the defroster nozzle.



39. REMOVE NO. 2 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY


  1. Disengage the 4 clamps and remove the No. 2 antenna cord.


    B215630



40. REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT


B216308

  1. Remove the 2 <A> screws and remove the No. 2 side defroster nozzle duct.



41. REMOVE NO. 2 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


B216309

  1. Remove the 5 <A> screws and remove the No. 2 heater to register duct.



42. REMOVE NO. 1 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY


B216310

  1. Remove the <A> screw and remove the No. 1 heater to register duct.



43. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION


B216311

  1. Remove the No. 2 instrument panel cushion.



44. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION


B216312

  1. Disengage the 3 claws.

  1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel cushion.



45. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL CUSHION


B216313

  1. Remove the instrument panel cushion.



46. REMOVE OUTER MIRROR SWITCH ASSEMBLY


B212634

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the outer mirror switch.



47. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LEVELING SWITCH


B215639

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the headlight leveling switch.



48. REMOVE PUSH START SWITCH


    A202499

  1. Disconnect the engine switch connector.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the engine switch.