Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Repair Procedures: Replacement
- When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.
- Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
- Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
- Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
- Remove the main crash pad assembly.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "MAIN CRASH PAD ASSEMBLY ")
- Remove the knee airbag (KAB).
(Refer to Restraint (Airbag (Event #1)) - "KNEE AIRBAG (KAB) MODULE ")
- Remove the accelerator pedal module.
(Refer to Fuel system - "ACCELERATOR PEDAL ")
- Press the lock pin and separate the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).
- Separate the floor carpet (A) backwards.
- Remove the front air duct (A).
- Disconnect the steering column connectors.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
- Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column.
(Refer to Steering System - "STEERING COLUMN AND SHAFT ")
- Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting wiring fasteners in the front pillar.
- Separate the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).
- Separate the multi box connectors (A).
- Disconnect the eCall unit connectors (A) and tilt unit connector (B).
- Separate the heater and blower unit connector.
[Driver's]
- Loosen the mounting screw, remove the shower duct (A).
- Separate the IAU connector (A).
- Loosen the mounting nuts, and then remove the IAU connector (A) and then remove the IAU unit (B).
- Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the ADAS driving ECU (A).
- Separate the ADAS driving ECU connector (A).
- Separate the temperature control actuator connector (A).
- Separate the console ON/OFF actuator connector (A) and console temperature control actuator connector (B).
- temperature vent actuator connector (A) and mode control actuator (B).
[Passenger's]
- Loosen the mounting screw, remove the shower duct (A).
- Loosen the mounting nuts (A), remove the ADAS parking ECU (B).
- Separate the ADAS parking ECU connector (A).
- Separate the blower motor connector (A).
- Loosen the PTC heater mounting bolt (A), separate the console temperature actuator connector (B) and console mode actuator connector (C).
- Separate the mode actuator connector (A).
- Separate the auto defogging actuator connector (A).
- Separate the intake actuator connector (A).
- Separate the temperature actuator connector (A), power mosfet connector (B) and heater control unit connector (C).
- Loosen the IBU mounting bolts, separate the connector and then remove the IBU (A).
- Loosen the mounting screw, remove the shower duct (A).
- Remove the plug hole (A) and then loosen the mounting bolts (B).
Tightening torque:
16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)
- Loosen the mounting bolts, nuts and remove the cowl cross bar assembly (A).
Tightening torque:
16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)
- To install, reverse removal procedure.
Information
- Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
- Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
- Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
- Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
- Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.