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Shift Lever Trim Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
pa rts.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the glove box (see page 20-63).
2. Remove the shift knob.
Using a ratchet wrench and an 11 inch extension(A) wrapped with a shop towel (B), carefully insert
the extension through the glove box opening, andpush the shift lever trim (C) from under the trim to
release the clips (D) and hooks (E) of the left side.
Fastener
D>clip,
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Locations
2 E >Hook,2
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4. Pull outthe shift levertrim (A) by hand to release
the remaining cllps (8, C) and hooks (D), and
disconnect the hazard warning switch connector (El,
then remove the trim.
Fastener Locations
B >:Clip, 1C>: Cl;p, 1 D>: Hook,3
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Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and
note these rtems.
. Make sure the hazard warning switch connectot
is plugged in properly.. Push the clip and hook portions into place
securely,
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Dashboard
Dashboard Center Panel Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts, to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related
parts.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
the write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59)
. Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63).. Glove box (see page 20-63).. Shift lever trim {see page 20-61).
From the glove box and driver's dashboard Iower
cover openings, loosen the bolts (A) securing the
center panel (B).
2.
Fastener Locations
A): Bolt, 2x 0.8 mm5Nm
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4. Pull out the center panel (A) to release the clips (B)
and hooks (C), and remove the harness holder (D)
from the bracket (E). Disconnect the audio unit
connector (F), antenna lead (G), heater switch
connector (H) and heater control unit connectors (l).
Fastener Locations
B ): Clip, 8
Installthe panel in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
Make sure each connector is plugged in properly,
and antenna lead is connected properly.
Push the clip portions into place securely.
Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.
Do the ECN4/PCt\4 idle learn procedure {see page
1l-139).
Enter the anti-theft code for the radio. then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
Reset the clock.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Side Vent RemovaU
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the air duct (A)
from the dashboard (B).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 7
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4.Remove the screws, lhen remove the slde vent (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,4
5. lnstallthe side vent in the reverse order of removal.
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Beverage Holder Removal/
lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the screws, then remove the beverage
holder (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.2
Installthe beverage holder in the reverse order
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Driver's Tray Removal/lnstallation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove the beverage holder (see page 20-64).
3. Remove the screws, then remove the driver's tray(A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw.3
4, lnstall the tray in the reverse order of removal.
Passenger's Tray Removal/
Installation
NOTE:. Take care not to scratch the dashboard.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66),
Remove the steering hanger beam from the
dashboard (see page 20-68).
Remove the air duct (see step 3 on page 20-64).
Remove the screws, then remove the passenger's
tray (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw, 8
5. lnstall the trav in the reverse order of removal.
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Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 23-13) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS
section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the
related parts to prevent damage.. Have an assistant help you when removing and
installing the dashboa rd.. Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body, and
other related parts.
. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
buttons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least three minutes before beginning work.
Remove these items:
. Driver's dashboard lower cover (see page 20-59). Driver's dashboard under cover (see page 20-60). Passenger's dashboard lower cover (see page
20-63). Glove box (see page 20-63). Consoles, front and rear (see page 20-57). Shift lever trim {see page 20-61). Center panel (see page 20-62). Kick panels, both sides (see page 20-50). A-pillar trim. both sides (see page 20-50). Steering column (see page 17-9)
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4. From the center panel opening, remove the screws,
then remove the center bracket (A).
Fastener Locations
):Screw,2
Remove the sh ift lever (see page 13-51).
From outside of the passenger's door, gently pull
out along the edge of the dashboard side cover (A)
to release the hooks (B), then release the upper
hook (C), to remove the cover.

Dashboard
Dashboard Removal/lnstallation
(cont'd)
11. From outside the driver's door, remove the caps (A),
then remove the bolts (8, C, D), and lift up on the
dashboard (E) to release it from the guide pins
(F. G) on the body.
Fastener Locations
B>rBolt.3 C>: Bolt,2 D>: Bolt,2
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Carefully remove the dashboard through the front
door opening.
lnstall the dashboard in the reverse order of
removal, and note these items:
. Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins
correctly.. Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard
mounting bolts of the middle portion before
reinstallation.. Before tightening the bolts, make sure each wire
harness and control cables are not pinched.
. Make sure the connectors are plugged in
properly, and the antenna lead is connected
propeny.. Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.. Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter
the customer's radio station presets.
. Reset the clock.. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure isee page
1 '1-139).
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Steering Hanger Beam
Replacement
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Remove the dashboard (see page 20-66).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:
. lnstrument panel (see page 20-59). Driver's pocket (see page 20-60). Gauge assembly (see page 22-64). Passenger's airbag (see page 23-'l 14)
Remove the screws, then remove the glove box
striker (A).
Fastenea Locations
):Screw,4
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Front Seat Removal/lnstallation
For some models: SRS components are located in this
area. Review the SRS component locations (see page
23-'13) and the precautions and procedures (see page
23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or
service.
NOTE. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape to prevent damage.. Take care not to scratch the body or tear the seat
covers.. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1, Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio,
then write down the frequencies for the preset
butlons.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and
wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.
Remove the seat track end covers (A) from the back
of both seat tracks.
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4. Remove the bolts securing the front seat.
Fastener Locations
10 x 1.25 mm
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Front Seat Disassembly/Reassembly - Driver's
For some models: SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see page 23-13)
and the precautions and procedures (see page 23-14) in the SRS section before performing repairs or service.
NOTE:. Take care not to tear the seams or damage the seat covers,. Put on gloves to protect your hands.. When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver. wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.' Apply multipurpose greasetothe moving portion of the seattrack.. To preventwrinkles in the seat cushion cover, stretch the material evenlyoverthe pad.
Release the seat cushioncover from the cushionframe spring.
SEAT-BACK
RECLINE COVER
RECLINE KNOB
10 x 'l.25 mm47 N.m {4.8 kgf.m,35 rbt.ft)
WIRE TIE
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