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20-90Interior Trim
Carpet Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
A:Bolt,1
C
D
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
A A
B
B
A A
Fastener Locations :Clip,2
5. Remove the bolts (A, B), and detach the connector clip (C), then remove the center pipe extension (D).
6. Remove the rear heater joint duct (A). 7. Disconnect the parking brake cables from the
equalizer (see page 19-40).
8. Remove the floor mat holders (A) from the driver’s side.
9. Remove the clips.
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20-94Consoles
Center Console Removal/Installation (cont’d)
A
B
C
B
A
B A
BC
8. Slide both front seats all the way back, and recline
the seat-back fully.
9. Slide the center console (A) rearward to release the pins (B) from the bracket (C).
10. Lift up the rear of the console (A), and remove it from the dashboard.
11. If equipped, disconnect the seat heater switch connectors (B). 12. Install the console in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 Make sure each connector is plugged in properly.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
 When installing the center console panel, install the tabs (A) into the notch (B) of the parking brake
base frame (C).
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Passenger’s seat
Driver’s seat
20-119
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
10x1.25mm
Fastener Locations :Bolt,2
10x1.25mm A
B C
D
F
A
A B
C
D E
A
6. Remove the rear seat track bolts.
7. Slide the front seat rearward fully, and remove the
front seat track bolts. 8. Lift up the front seat, then detach the harness clips
(A), and disconnect the side airbag connector (B),
the seat belt switch connector (C), and the seat belt
buckle tensioner connector (D). On the driver’s seat,
disconnect the seat heater subharness connector
(E) or the seat position sensor connector. On the
passenger’s seat, disconnect the seat heater
subharness connector (F) or the ODS unit
subharness connector.
(cont’d)
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pecial Tools Required
Passenger’s seat
Driver’s seat
20-123
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement
A
DC
C
C
F
H I
J D
E
A
B
D
E
C
C
C
F
D
G H I
J E
H
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the
S
RS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
 Check the operation of the driver’s seat position sensor after any of these actions (see page 24-29):
– Driver’s seat position sensor replacement
– Cover plate (front side of driver’s seat slide rail) replacement
 Calibrate the ODS unit after any of these actions (see page 24-27):
– Front passenger’s seat replacement (including any seat components)
– Replacement of the front seat weight sensors
– After a vehicle collision
NOTE:  Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
 Take care not to tear or damage the seat covers.
 On the passenger’s seat, do not touch the OPDS sensor in the seat-back pad, and keep it away from oil.
Oil can corrode the sensor caution it to fail.
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
1. Remove the front seat (see page 20-118).
2. Remove the head restraint. 3

. From under the seat cushion, detach the side
airbag connector clip (A). On the driver’s seat,
disconnect the seat-back heater connector (B).
4. Release the hooks (C) from the seat cushion frame spring (D). Remove the wire ties (E), and pull the
side airbag harness (F) and the seat-back heater
harness (G) (driver’s seat) out through the slits (H)
in the seat cushion cover (I). Turn over the seat
cushion cover, and release the hooks (J).
(cont’d)
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20-124Seats
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
A
C
B
A A
D
C
A BA
E BC A
B C
D
A B
A
A A
A
5. Detach the clips and the hooks (A) by pu lling out
the bottom of the back cover (B), then gently pull
down the panel to release the hooks (C) from the
seat frame, and remove the cover.
6. Pull the side airbag harness (A) out through the loop (B), and release the Velcro fastener (C) and the
hooks (D), then pull the seat-back cover (E) back. 7. Detach the harness clip (A), and pull the side airbag
harness (B) and seat-back heater harness (C)
(driver’s seat) out through the harness holes (D) in
the seat-back cover and seat frame. Driver’s seat is
shown; passenger’s seat is similar.
8. Remove the side airbag (see page 24-191).
9. Release the hook strips (A), then loosen the seat- back cover (B). Driver’s seat is shown; passenger’s
seat is similar.
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20-126Seats
Front Seat-back Cover Replacement (cont’d)
A
B
A AA
A
A
A
B C
D
13. Remove the seat-back cover/pad (A) from the seatframe (B).
14. Pull back the edge of the seat-back cover all the way around, and release the clips (A), then remove
the seat-back cover. 15. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal,
and note these items:
 Reinitialize the ODS unit (see page 24-26).
 To prevent wrinkles when installing a seat-back cover, make sure the material is stretched evenly
over the pad before securing the clips, the hooks,
and the hook strips.
 Replace any clips (A) you removed with new ones.
 Before installing the side airbag (B), make sure the reinforcing cloth (C) is fixed on the seat-back
frame (D) securely.
 Make sure the side airbag harness, and the seat heater harness (some driver’s seat) or the ODS
unit subharness (passenger’s seat) are routed
properly.
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Passenger’s seat Driver’s seat
20-128Seats
Front Seat Cushion Cover Replacement (cont’d)
Fastener Location
: Clip, 1
A B
B
A
B
C
C
E
F
DC
H I
J D A
B
D
E
C
D
C
F
G
H
I
J C
E
H
AB
B
A
5. Gently pull out the center cover (A), then detach the clip, and release the hooks (B). Driver’s seat is
shown; passenger’s seat is similar.
6. If equipped, disconnect the seat heater connector(s) (A) and side airbag connector (B) from under the
seat cushion. 7. Release the hooks (C) from the seat cushion framespring (D). Remove the wire ties (E), and pull the
side airbag harness (F) and seat-back heater
harness (G) (driver’s seat) out through the slits (H)
in the seat cushion cover (I). Turn over the seat
cushion cover, and release the hooks (J).
8. Pull the side airbag harness (A) out through the loop (B).
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HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, andAir Conditioning)
Climate Control
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
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Component Location Index . 21-3
A/C Service
Tips and Precautions . 21-6
A/C System Inspection . 21-6
A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement . 21-7
A/C Line Replacement . 21-8
General Troubleshooting Information . 21-9
DTC Troubleshooting Index . 21-15
Symptom Troubleshooting Index . 21-16
System Description . 21-19
Circuit Diagram . 21-26
DTC Troubleshooting . 21-28
Climate Control Power and Ground Circuit
Troubleshooting . 21-53
Navigation Communication Line Circuit
Troubleshooting . 21-54
Radiator and A/C Condenser Fan Low Speed Circuit
Troubleshooting . 21-56
A/C Condenser Fan High Speed Circuit Troubleshooting . 21-60
A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting . 21-62
A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting . 21-64
In-car Temperature Sensor Test . 21-67
In-car Temperature Sensor Replacement . 21-67
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Test . 21-68
Outside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement . 21-68
Sunlight Sensor Test . 21-69
Sunlight Sensor Replacement . 21-69
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Power Transistor Test . 21-71
Air Mix Control Motor Test . 21-72
Air Mix Control Motor
Replacement . 21-72
Mode Control Motor Test . 21-73
Mode Control Motor Replacement . 21-73
Recirculation Control Motor Test . 21-74
Recirculation Control Motor Replacement . 21-74
Climate Control Unit Removal/Installation . 21-75
Dust and Pollen Filter Replacement . 21-75
Blower Unit Removal/Installation . 21-76
Blower Unit Component Replacement . 21-77
Evaporator Core Replacement . 21-78
Expansion Valve Replacement . 21-80
Heater Unit/Core Replacement . 21-81
A/C Compressor Replacement . 21-83
A/C Compressor Clutch Check . 21-85
A/C Compressor Clutch Overhaul . 21-86
A/C Compressor Thermal Protector
Replacement . 21-87
A/C Compressor Relief Valve Replacement . 21-87
A/C Condenser Replacement . 21-88
Receiver/Dryer Desiccant Replacement . 21-89
Refrigerant Recovery . 21-90
System Evacuation . 21-91
System Charging . 21-92
Refrigerant Leak Check . 21-93
A/C System Noise Check . 21-97
A/C System Test . 21-99
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