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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2011SANTA FE GLS, 3.5 G, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESINTERIORCRASH PADREPAIR PROCEDURESREPLACEMENTCRASH PAD REPLACEMENT
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWD

Crash Pad Replacement

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 3.5 G, AWDSECTION Crash Pad Replacement
NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damaged.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the following items.
    1. Front seat.
    2. Cluster facia panel and cluster.
    3. Audio assembly.
    4. Glove box.
    5. Side cover, center under cover.
    6. Front pillar trim.
  2. Remove the photo sensor.
  3. Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A), loosen the bolt and nut, then remove the crash pad (B).
  4. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • 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,
    • Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, then enter the customer's radio station presets.
      Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad With Nuts And Bolts And Passenger's Air Bag Connector
      G06844564Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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