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Removal and InstallationAIS003CJ
WORK STEP
When removing instrument panel and pad, combination meter, display unit and audio unit, center console take
steps in the order shown by the numbers below.
CAUTION:
Disconnect both battery cables in advance.
Disconnect air bag system line in advance.
Never temper with air bag lid or force air bag lid to open, as this may adversely affect air bag per-
formance.
Be careful not to scratch pad and other parts.
1. Front defroster grille (RH) 2. Instrument panel and pad 3. Front defroster grille (LH)
4. Screw 5. Bolt 6. Combination meter assembly
7. Steering lock escutcheon 8. Side ventilation (LH) 9. Display unit and audio unit
10. Wiper and washer switch 11. Clip 12. Rubber
13. Lighting and turn signal switch 14. Combination meter bracket 15. Cluster lid C
16. Steering column upper cover 17. Steering column lower cover 18. Steering column front lower cover
19. Instrument side panel (LH) 20. Instrument clock finisher 21. A/T console finisher
22. Instrument driver lower panel 23. Console finisher (LH) 24. Center console
25. Console finisher (RH) 26. Instrument side panel (RH) 27. Instrument lower cover
28. Instrument passenger lower panel 29. Side ventilation (RH) 30. Front passenger air bag module
Parts Refer toInstrument
panel and padCombination
meterDisplay unit and
audio unit Center console
A Front kicking plate (LH/RH)EI-39
(1) (1)
B Dash side finisher (LH/RH)EI-38
(2) (2)
C Front pillar garnish (LH/RH)EI-39
(3)
D A/T select lever knobAT- 2 3 3
(4) (1)
E Instrument clock finisherIP-12
(5) (2)
F A/T console finisherIP-12
(6) (3)
G Console finisher (LH/RH)IP-12
(7) (4)
H Center consoleIP-12
(8) (5)
I Instrument lower cover IP-13
(9)
J Instrument passenger lower panelIP-13
(10)
K Instrument driver lower panelIP-13
(11) (3)
L Steering column front lower coverIP-13
(12) (4)
M Steering column lower coverIP-13
(13) (5)
N Steering column upper coverIP-14
(14) (6)
O Wiper and washer switchIP-14
(15) (7)
P Lighting and turn signal switchIP-14
(16) (8)
Q Steering lock escutcheonIP-14
(17) (9)
R Combination meter assemblyIP-14
(18) (10)
S Instrument side panel (LH/RH) IP-14
(19)
T Cluster lid CIP-15
(20) (1)
U Display unit and audio unitIP-15
(21) (2)
V Front defroster grille (LH/RH)IP-15
(22)
W Combination meter bracketIP-15
(23)
X Side ventilation (LH)IP-16
(24)
Y Instrument panel and padIP-16
(25)
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( ): Number indicates step in removal procedures.
REMOVAL
(A) Front Kicking Plate (LH/RH)
Remove front kicking plate (LH/RH). Refer to EI-37, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
(B) Dash Side Finisher (LH/RH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (LH/RH). Refer to EI-37, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
(C) Front Pillar Garnish (LH/RH)
Pull to inside of vehicle, disengage metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-37, "BODY SIDE
TRIM" .
(D) A/T Select Lever Knob
1. Pull down knob cover.
2. Remove lock-pin of select lever knob.
3. Lift up select lever knob and remove it. Refer to AT- 2 3 3 , "
Control Device Removal and Installation" .
(E) Instrument Clock Finisher
1. Insert a remover into side between gaps of instrument clock fin-
isher and pull back to your side.
2. Disconnect clips and harness connector, and remove instrument
clock finisher.
(F) A/T Console Finisher
1. Insert a remover into side between gaps of A/T console finisher
and remove by lifting A/T console finisher.
2. Disconnect harness connector.
(G) Console Finisher (LH/RH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console finisher (LH/RH).
(H) Center Console
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console sub-harness
PIIA4997E
PIIA4996E
PIIA5001E
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3. After removing, disassemble, each parts.
CAUTION:
When removing console, be careful not to pull the harness.
(I) Instrument Lower Cover
1. Pull down front instrument lower cover, and disconnect clips.
2. Pull it horizontally, and remove from lower cover pawls.
(J) Instrument Passenger Lower Panel
Remove screws with power tool, and disconnect harness connector,
and remove instrument passenger lower panel.
(K) Instrument Driver Lower Panel
1. Remove bolt and screws with power tool.
2. Remove data link connector.
3. Pull to disengage clip and pawl by removing panel in horizontal direction.
4. Disconnect in-vehicle sensor and each electrical parts.
5. Remove the grommet, and remove hood lock cable.
(L) Steering Column Front Lower Cover
1. Remove screw with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column front lower cover.
NOTE:
Move the steering column telescopic to the rear most position
Move the steering column tilt to the top position.
(M) Steering Column Lower Cover
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Disengage the tab, then remove steering column lower cover.
PIIA5007E
PIIA4995E
PIIA4998E
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(N) Steering Column Upper Cover
Remove the steering column upper cover.
(O) Wiper and Washer Switch
Remove wiper and washer switch. Refer to WW-33, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer
Switch" .
(P) Lighting and Turn Signal Switch
Remove lighting and turn signal switch.Refer to LT- 1 0 8 , "LIGHTING AND TURN SIGNAL SWITCH" .
(Q) Steering Lock Escutcheon
Pull back to your side, and remove steering lock escutcheon.
(R) Combination Meter Assembly
1. Remove bolts with power tool, and then remove connector
bracket.
2. Remove bolts with power tool and then disconnect harness con-
nector.
CAUTION:
To prevent it from damaged by interference with the combina-
tion meter assembly, protect the combination meter assembly
with cloths.
(S) Instrument Side Panel (LH/RH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect clip and pawls and remove instru-
ment side panel (LH/RH).
PIIA5002E
PIIA5003E
PIIA5004E
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Front fog light request signal T R
Day time running light request signal T R
Turn LED burnout status signal R T
Vehicle speed signalRT
RRRR T R
Sleep wake up signal T R R
Door switch signal R T R R R
Turn indicator signal T R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key fob door unlock signal T R
Oil pressure switch signalRT
TR
Buzzer output signal T R
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal R T
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
ASCD CRUISE lamp signal T R
Malfunction indicator lamp signal T R
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD OD cancel request signal T R
Front wiper request signal T R
Front wiper stop position signal R T
Rear window defogger switch signal T R
Rear window defogger control signal R R R T
Hood switch signal R T
Theft warning horn request signal T R
Horn chirp signal T R
Steering angle sensor signal T R
ABS warning lamp signalRT
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal R T
SLIP indicator lamp signalRT
Brake warning lamp signal R T
System setting signalTR R
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Sleep wake up signalTR R
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Turn indicator signal T R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key fob door unlock sig-
nalTR
Oil pressure switch sig-
nalRT
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Buzzer output signalTR
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Fuel level sensor signal R T
Fuel level low warning
signalRT
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
ASCD CRUISE lamp sig-
nalTR
Malfunctioning indicator
lamp signalTR
ICC operation signal R T
Front wiper request sig-
nalRT R
Front wiper stop position
signalRT
Rear window defogger
switch signalTR
Rear window defogger
control signalRR R T
Hood switch signal R T
Theft warning horn
request signalTR
Horn chirp signal T R
Steering angle sensor
signalTR
Tire pressure signal T R
Tire pressure data signal R T
ABS warning lamp signal R R TSignals ECM TCMDis-
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System setting signalTR R
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Distance to empty signal R T
Parking brake switch sig-
nalRT
Door lock/unlock request
signalTR
Door lock/unlock status
signalRT
Starter permission signal T R
Back door open request
signalTR
Power window open
request signalTR
Alarm request signal T R
Key warning signal T R
ICC sensor signal R T
ICC warning lamp signal T R
ICC system display sig-
nalTR
Current gear position sig-
nalTR R
Steering switch signal T R
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD OD cancel
request signalTR
ICC OD cancel request
signalRR T
A/T CHECK indicator
lamp signalTR
A/T position indicator
lamp signalTR
A/T shift schedule
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Manual mode signal R T
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Oil pressure switch signalRT
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Buzzer output signal T R
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Fuel level low warning signal R T
ASCD SET lamp signal T R
ASCD CRUISE lamp signal T R
Malfunction indicator lamp signal T R
Front wiper request signal T R
Front wiper stop position signal R T
Rear window defogger switch signal T R
Rear window defogger control signal R R R T
Hood switch signal R T
Theft warning horn request signal T R
Horn chirp signal T R
Steering angle sensor signal T R
ABS warning lamp signalRT
VDC OFF indicator lamp signal R T
SLIP indicator lamp signalRT
Brake warning lamp signalRT
System setting signalTR R
RT T
AWD warning lamp signal T R
Distance to empty signal R T
Parking brake switch signal R R T
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD OD cancel request signal T R
A/T CHECK indicator lamp signal T R
A/T position indicator lamp signal T R
A/T shift schedule change demand signal R T
Manual mode signal R T
Not manual mode signal R T
Manual mode shift up signal R T
Manual mode shift down signal R T
Manual mode indicator signal T R
Snow mode switch signal R T
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