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1. Loose harness or harness connectors.
2. Front console map/reading lamp lens loose.
3. Loose screws at console attachment points.
SEATS
When isolating seat noise it's important to note the pos ition the seat is in and the load placed on the seat when
the noise is present. These conditions should be duplic ated 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 thes e 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 installed to the engine wall
2. Components that pass through the engine wall
3. Engine wall mounts and connectors
4. Loose radiator installation 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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CAUTION:
• Be careful not to scratch instrument panel pad and other parts.
• Whenever a suitable tool is used, always wrap a cloth around the end of the tool to protect compo-
nents from damage.
• Before servicing, turn ignition swit ch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals and wait at least three
minutes.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative and positive bat tery terminals, then wait at least three minutes. Refer to PG-73,
"Removal and Installation (Battery)"
2. Remove the instrument side finishers (1) (LH/RH) using a suit-
able tool.
NOTE:
LH side shown; RH side similar.
3. Remove the front pillar finishers (LH/RH). Refer to INT-21, "FRONT PILLAR FINISHER : Removal and
Installation".
4. Remove the dash side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to INT-20, "DASH SIDE FINISHER : Removal and Instal-
lation".
5. Remove the front speakers (LH/RH). Refer to AV-48, "Removal and Installation"
.
6. Remove the center speaker (if equipped). Refer to AV-202, "Removal and Installation"
.
7. Remove the instrument lower panel LH. Refer to IP-21, "Removal and Installation"
.
8. Remove the audio unit (BASE AUDIO). Refer to AV-47, "Removal and Installation"
.
9. Remove the AV control unit. Refer to AV-108, "Removal and Installation"
(DISPLAY AUDIO WITHOUT
BOSE), AV-198, "Removal and Installation"
(DISPLAY AUDIO WITH BOSE), AV-298, "Removal and
Installation" (NAVIGATION WITHOUT BOSE) or AV-418, "Removal and Installation" ( N AV I G AT I O N W I T H
BOSE).
10. Remove the combination switch. Refer to BCS-81, "Removal and Installation"
.
11. Remove the steering wheel. Refer to ST-31, "Removal and Installation"
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12. Remove the combination meter. Refer to MWI-82, "Removal and Installation"
.
13. Remove the glove box assembly. Refer to IP-22, "Removal and Installation"
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14. Remove the center console assembly. Refer to IP-18, "Removal and Installation"
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1. Instrument panel assembly 2. Center speaker grille 3. Sunload sensor (if equipped)
4. Front speaker grille (LH) 5. Side defroster grille (LH) 6. Side ventilator grille (LH)
7. Instrument side finisher (LH) 8. Instrument pad (LH) 9. Steering column upper cover
10. Combination switch 11. Steering column lower cover 12. Combination meter
13. Cluster lid A 14. Switch carrier upper 15. Switch carrier lower (if equipped)
16. Meter display switch 17. Instrument lower panel (LH) 18. Cluster lid C lower
19. A/C switch assembly (AUTO- MATIC AIR CONDITIONER);
Front air control (MANUAL AIR
CONDITIONER) 20. AV control unit 21. Cluster lid C
22. Center ventilator grille assembly 23. Hazard switch 24. Center stack side finisher (LH)
25. Center stack side finisher (RH) 26. Glove box assembly 27. Instrument finisher E
28. Instrument side finisher (RH) 29. Side ventilator grille (RH) 30. Side defroster grille (RH)
31. Front speaker grille (RH) 32. Ambient sensor
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15. Remove the instrument panel bolt (A) from the front speaker
grille RH area.
16. Disconnect the antenna cable.
17. Disconnect the harness connector from the front passenger air bag module.
18. Disconnect all remaining harness connectors.
19. Remove the instrument panel assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
• If replacing the instrument panel, transfer all t he necessary parts to the new instrument panel.
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1. Remove the steering column cover screws (A), then remove the steering column upper (1) and lower (2) covers.
NOTE:
• Shown with steering wheel removed for clarity.
• If necessary, rotate steering wheel to access steering column
cover screws (A).
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
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CAUTION:
Be careful not to scratch center console finishers and other parts.
1. Remove the cluster lid C lower. Refer to IP-20, "Cluster Lid C Lower"
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2. Remove the center console side finishers (LH/RH). Refer to IP-18, "Exploded View"
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3. Remove the shift selector handle. Refer to TM-179, "Exploded View"
(CVT: RE0F10D) or TM-378,
"Exploded View" (CVT: RE0F10E).
4. Disconnect the harness connectors from the center console assembly.
5. Remove the center console assembly.
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.
1. Center console side finisher (RH) 2. Center console side finisher (LH) 3. Center console upper side finisher (LH)
4. Center console assembly 5. Center console rear finisher 6. Center console lid
7. Center console tray 8. CVT shift selector finisher 9. Heated seat switch finisher
10. Heated seat switch finisher pad 11. Storage bin 12. Center console upper side finisher (RH)
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