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TRUNK
Trunk noises are often caused by a loose jack or loose items put into the trunk by the owner.
In addition look for:
1. Trunk lid dumpers out of adjustment
2. Trunk lid striker out of adjustment
3. The trunk lid torsion bars knocking together
4. A loose license plate or bracket
Most of these incidents can be repaired by adjusting, securing or insulating the item(s) or component(s) caus-
ing the noise.
SUNROOF/HEADLINING
Noises in the sunroof/headlining area can often be traced to one of the following:
1. Sunroof lid, rail, linkage or seals making a rattle or light knocking noise
2. Sunvisor shaft shaking in the holder
3. Front or rear windshield touching headlining and squeaking
Again, pressing on the components to stop the noise while duplicating the conditions can isolate most of these
incidents. Repairs usually consist of insulating with felt cloth tape.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the position the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplicated when verifying and isolating the cause of the
noise.
Cause of seat noise include:
1. Headrest rods and holder
2. A squeak between the seat pad cushion and frame
3. The rear seatback lock and bracket
These noises can be isolated by moving or pressing on the suspected components while duplicating the con-
ditions under which the noise occurs. Most of these incidents can be repaired by repositioning the component
or applying urethane tape to the contact area.
UNDERHOOD
Some interior noise may be caused by components under the hood or on the engine wall. The noise is then
transmitted into the passenger compartment.
Causes of transmitted underhood noise include:
1. Any component mounted to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator mounting pins
5. Hood bumpers out of adjustment
6. Hood striker out of adjustment
These noises can be difficult to isolate since they cannot be reached from the interior of the vehicle. The best
method is to secure, move or insulate one component at a time and test drive the vehicle. Also, engine RPM
or load can be changed to isolate the noise. Repairs can usually be made by moving, adjusting securing, or
insulating the component causing the noise.

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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 mounting nut
Parts Reference
page Instrument
panel and pad Combination
meter Display unit and
audio unit Center console
(A) Front kicking plate (RH/LH) EI-38
[ 1 ] [ 1 ]
(B) Dash side finisher (RH/LH) EI-37
[ 2 ] [ 2 ]
(C) Front pillar garnish (RH/LH) EI-38
[ 3 ]
(D) A/T select lever knob AT- 2 3 3
[ 4 ] [ 1 ]
(E) Instrument clock finisher IP-12
[ 5 ] [ 2 ]
(F) A/T console finisher IP-12
[ 6 ] [ 3 ]
(G) Console finisher (RH/LH) IP-12
[ 7 ] [ 4 ]
(H) Center console IP-12
[ 8 ] [ 5 ]
(I) Instrument lower cover IP-13
[ 9 ]
(J) Instrument passenger lower panel IP-13
[10]
(K) Instrument driver lower panel IP-13
[11] [ 3 ]
(L) Steering column front lower cover IP-13
[12] [ 4 ]
(M) Steering column lower cover IP-13
[13] [ 5 ]
(N) Steering column upper cover IP-14
[14] [ 6 ]
(O) Wiper and washer switch IP-14
[15] [ 7 ]
(P) Lighting and turn signal switch IP-14
[16] [ 8 ]
(Q) Steering lock escutcheon IP-14
[17] [ 9 ]
(R) Combination meter assembly IP-14
[18] [10]
(S) Instrument side panel (RH/LH) IP-14
[19]
(T) Cluster lid C IP-15
[20] [ 1 ]
(U) Display unit and audio unit IP-15
[21] [ 2 ]
(V) Front defroster grille (RH/LH) IP-15
[22]
(W) Combination meter bracket IP-15
[23]
(X) Side ventilation (RH/LH) IP-16
[24]
(Y) Instrument panel and pad IP-16
[25]
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REMOVAL
(A) Front Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
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(A) Front Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
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REMOVAL
(A) Front Kicking Plate (RH/LH)
Remove front kicking plate (RH/LH). Refer to EI-36, "BODY SIDE TRIM" .
(B) Dash Side Finisher (RH/LH)
1. Remove plastics nut.
2. Remove dash side finisher (RH/LH). Refer to EI-36, "
BODY SIDE TRIM" .
(C) Front Pillar Garnish (RH/LH)
Pull to inside of vehicle, disengage metal clips and remove front pillar garnish. Refer to EI-36, "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 (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console finisher (RH/LH).
(H) Center Console
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Remove console sub-harness
PIIA4997E
PIIA4996E
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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.
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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-36, "Removal and Installation of Front Wiper and Washer
Switch" .
(P) Lighting and Turn Signal Switch
Remove lighting and turn signal switch. Refer to LT- 11 0 , "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 (RH/LH)
1. Remove screws with power tool.
2. Pull to the side, disconnect clip and pawls and remove instru- ment side panel (RH/LH).
PIIA5002E
PIIA5003E
PIIA5004E
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P range signal T R R
Stop lamp switch signal R T
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P range signal T R R
Stop lamp switch signal R T
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Ignition switch signal T R R
P range signal T R R
Stop lamp switch signal R T
Fuel consumption monitor signal TR
RT
Turbine revolution signal R T
Output shaft revolution signal R T R
A/C switch signal R T
A/C compressor request signal T R
A/C compressor feedback signal T R
Blower fan motor switch signal R T
A/C switch/indicator signal TR
RT
Cooling fan speed request signal T R
Position light request signal R T R R
Low beam request signal T R
Low beam status signal R T
High beam request signal T R R
High beam status signal R T
Front fog light request signal T R
Day time running light request
signal TR
Turn LED burnout status signal R T
Vehicle speed signal RR T
RRRR T R
Sleep wake up signal T R R
Door switch signal R T R R R
Turn indicator signal T R R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key fob door unlock signal T R
Oil pressure switch signal RT
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 Signals ECM TCM
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RRRRR TRR
Sleep wake up signal TR R
TR
Door switch signal R R T R R R
Turn indicator signal T R R
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Sleep wake up signal TR R
TR
Door switch signal R R T R R R
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Vehicle speed signal RRRT
RRRRR TRR
Sleep wake up signal TR R
TR
Door switch signal R R T R R R
Turn indicator signal T R R
Key fob ID signal T R
Key fob door unlock sig-
nal TR
Oil pressure switch sig-
nal RT
TR
Buzzer output signal TR
TR
TR
Fuel level sensor signal R T
Fuel level low warning
signal RT
Malfunctioning indicator
lamp signal TR
ICC operation signal R T
Front wiper request sig-
nal RT R
Front wiper stop position
signal RT
Rear window defogger
switch signal TR
Rear window defogger
control signal RR R T
Hood switch signal R T
Theft warning horn
request signal TR
Horn chirp signal T R
Steering angle sensor
signal TR
Tire pressure signal T R
ABS warning lamp signal R T
VDC OFF indicator lamp
signal RT
SLIP indicator lamp sig-
nal RT
Brake warning lamp sig-
nal RT
Signals ECM TCM
Dis-
play
con-
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unit ICC
unit Intelli-
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angle
sen- sor LDW
cam- era
unit Uni-
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System setting signal TR R
RT T
Distance to empty signal R T
Parking brake switch sig-
nal RT
Door lock/unlock request
signal TR
Door lock/unlock status
signal RT
Starter permission signal T R
Back door open request
signal TR
Power window open
request signal TR
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-
nal TR
Current gear position sig-
nal TR R
ICC steering switch sig-
nal TR
ASCD operation signal T R
ASCD OD cancel
request signal TR
ICC OD cancel request
signal RT
A/T CHECK indicator
lamp signal TR
A/T position indicator
lamp signal TR
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 RT
Manual mode shift down
signal RT
Manual mode indicator
signal TR R
Signals ECM TCM
Dis-
play
con-
trol
unit ICC
unit Intelli-
gent Key unit BCM Ste er-
ing
angle
sen- sor LDW
cam- era
unit Uni-
fied
meter and
A/C
amp. ICC
sen-
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actu- ator and
elec- tric
unit
(con- trol
unit) Driver
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con-
trol
unit IPDM
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