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.
Removal (From 08/2009): Removal
- PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD) NOTE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Air Suspension) . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Air Suspension) NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
- REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 23
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 34
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 35
- REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WITH REGISTER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
- REMOVE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
- REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
- REMOVE NO. 4 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 14
- REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
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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.