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.
Hard Disk Drive: Installation: Installation
- PRECAUTION NOTE:
When installing the hard disk drive, eliminate static electricity by touching the vehicle body to prevent components from being damaged.
- INSTALL HARD DISK DRIVE
- Insert the hard disk drive in the direction shown by the arrow in the illustration to install it.
- Engage the 2 guides to temporarily install the cover.
- Install the cover with the 2 screws.
- INSTALL NO. 2 RADIO BRACKET See step 4
- INSTALL NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH BRACKET See step 6
- INSTALL UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 27
- INSTALL INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 28
- INSTALL LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 30
- INSTALL INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 31
- CONNECT CABLE TO AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION .
- INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD UPPER PLATE . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 3
- INSTALL DECK FLOOR BOX RH . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 4
- INSTALL REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD . Refer to INSTALLATION - Step 55
- INSPECT HARD DISK DRIVE
Refer to OPERATION CHECK
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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.
