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2664. Check after installation
(1) Slightly rotate the steering wheel left and right, make sure that there is no abnormality or noise. (Driver
airbag module, clock spring)
(2) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(3) The warning light goes on within 6s, and then goes out.
(4) The trouble shall be eliminated if the warning light remains on when the ignition switch is turned on or
after it goes out after 6s.IV. CHECKING1. Driver airbag assembly checking
Check the following items and replace the related components of the airbag assembly if any badness is
found. The old components shall be deployed before scrapping.
(1) Check the hood for pitting, crack, distortion, etc.
(2) Check the joint of the wire harness for damage and the terminal for distortion.
(3) Check the case of the gas generator for pitting, crack and distortion.
(4) Check the installation status of the airbag assembly.
2. Check the clock spring
Check the following items, and replace the clock spring if any badness is found.
(1) Check the joint and protecting tube for damage and the terminal for distortion.
(2) Check the case for damage.
(3) Check and see if the joint terminal at the upper end of the clock spring are in conduction with that at the
lower end.
(4) A thin probe shall be inserted from the back of the yellow connector of the clock spring.NOTICE
If there is pitting, crack or distortion, replace the airbag assembly with new one. The old components of the
airbag shall be deployed before scrapping.
The circuit resistance of the airbag assembly (squib) cannot be measured even with a designated tester.Since there is current flowing in the squib, when a tester is involved in measuring the resistance, sometimesthe airbag is unexpectedly deployed in case of static electricity, leading to serious accident.
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320(III) Front inside trim613
7 Front door power window switc 14Elec tric outs ide rear view mirr or 5 Instrument panel end shield 12 Auxiliary console assembly 3 A/C panel assembl 10
411 1 A- pillar in s ide t r im 8
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Low er en d s hield as s em b ly
Front row seat Front door insdie trim
Instrument panel assembly
Glove c ompartment as s embly
Steering column coverFront door sill inside trim
Front end of auxiliary c onsole
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338(VIII) Instrument panel and auxiliary console1. Instrument Panel Removal / Installation(1) Disconnect the negative (--) terminal cable from the
battery.
(2) Remove the instrument panel compartment.
(3) Remove the front and rear auxiliary console.
(4) Remove combination meter panel.
(5) Remove instrument cluster.
(6) Remove the steering column cover.
(7) Remove the undercover.
(8) Remove the steering column.
(9) Remove A pillar frame.
(10) Remove intermediate instrument panel.
(11) Remove right side shield.
(12) Remove left side shield.
(13) As to the vehicle installed with A/C control mechanism, disconnect the front A/C wire.
(See the removal and installation of A/C control mechanism)
(14) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector.
(15) Remove the bolt.
(16) Take out the instrument panel from the open driver side door.
(17) The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
Warning
It is dangerous to remove the instrument panel before supporting it. The instrument panel may
drop and result in body injury. Have at least one assistant for help to implement the procedures.
Remove the supporting pin from the vehicle body to remove the instrument panelPin
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3403.Side Panel Removal/Installation
(1) Using the flat screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape, disconnect the
clip.
(2) Pull the side panel towards yourself and remove the plate from the
instrument panel and remove the side panel.
(3) The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
4.Steering Column Cover Removal/Installation
(1) Remove upper cover.
(2) Remove the ignition key.
(3) Remove the screw.
(4) Remove lower cover.
(5) The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
5.Combination Instrument Panel Removal/Installation
(1) Remove the screw.
(2) Using the flat screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape, disconnect the clip.
(3) Pull combination instrument panel towards yourself. Remove pillar.
(4) The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
6.Lower End Shield Removal/Installation
(1) Using the flat screwdriver wrapped with vinyl tape, disconnect the
clip.
(2) Pull the lower end shield towards yourself and remove clipA and
plate B from the instrument panel and remove lower end shield.
(3) Disconnect the engine hood cable.
The installation is in the reverse order of the removal.
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3616. Cowl Upper Assembly
Cowl upper assembly is mainly composed of cowl upper outer plate, cowl upper LH/RH end plate assembly,
instrument panel mounting plate, steering column mounting bracket upper/lower plate, cowl lower inner plate,
ventilator cover, etc., by welding them together.
Figure 5-2 Dismantle diagram of front sheet metal and cowl parts
1 Front Cross Member 2 Hood Lock Bracket Assy. 3 LH/RH Side Member End Plate
4 Engine Hood Front Support Plate Assy. 5 LH/RH Front Cross Member 6. LH/RH Front Mud Guard
7 Front Cross Member Assy. 8 Cowl Inner And Outer Plate Assy. 9 LH/RH Front Mud Guard
Reinforcement 10 Cowl Upper Baffle12 375683910 64Front