Removal
REMOVAL1. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
NOTE: Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the terminal to prevent the airbag from deploying.
4. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY LH
5. REMOVE FRONT WIPER ARM AND BLADE ASSEMBLY RH
6. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL LH
7. REMOVE FRONT FENDER TO COWL SIDE SEAL RH
8. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND LINK ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE COWL TOP OUTER FRONT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
11. DISCONNECT SUCTION PIPE SUB-ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the bolt, and slide the hook connector.
b. Disconnect the suction pipe sub-assembly.
c. Remove the O-ring from the suction hose sub-assembly.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
12. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY
a. Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory
b. Remove the O-ring from the air conditioner tube and accessory.
NOTE: Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent entry of moisture and foreign matter.
13. DISCONNECT HEATER OUTLET WATER HOSE
a. Using pliers, grip the claws of the clip and slide the clip to disconnect the heater outlet water hose.
NOTE:
- Do not apply excessive force to the heater outlet water hose.
- Prepare a drain pan or cloth in case the coolant leaks.
14. DISCONNECT HEATER INLET WATER HOSE
HINT: Disconnection procedure for the heater inlet water hose is the same as that for the heater outlet water hose.
15. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER
16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER
17. REMOVE STEERING PAD
18. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY
19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMC Made)
22. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL LH (for TMMK Made)
23. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMC Made)
24. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for TMMK Made)
25. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY WITH SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
26. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
27. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/o Smart Key System)
28. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (w/ Smart Key System)
29. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
30. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
31. REMOVE COMBINATION METER ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
32. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
33. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
34. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
35. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
36. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
37. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
38. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
39. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
40. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
41. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
42. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)
43. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)
44. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE REAR PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)
45. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
46. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
47. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 REGISTER ASSEMBLY
48. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (w/o Navigation System)
49. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH HEATER CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
50. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX POCKET
51. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET
52. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
53. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
54. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made)
55. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made)
56. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMC Made)
57. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT FRONT (for TMMK Made)
58. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH
59. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 REGISTER ASSEMBLY
60. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 1 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
61. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for LH Side)
62. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH
63. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 3 REGISTER ASSEMBLY
64. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL NO. 2 SPEAKER PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
65 REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 SPEAKER ASSEMBLY (for RH Side)
66. REMOVE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE GARNISH
67. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
68. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
69. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
a. Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
70. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH
a. Release the clamp.
b. Turn back the floor carpet.
c. Remove the 3 clips.
d. Remove the floor carpet bracket LH.
71. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH
a. Release the clamp.
b. Turn back the floor carpet.
c. Remove the 3 clips.
d. Remove the floor carpet bracket RH.
72. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 AIR DUCT
a. Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 2 air duct.
73. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 AIR DUCT
a. Release the 2 claws and remove the rear No. 1 air duct.
74. REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT
75. SEPARATE STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY (for TMC Made)
76. REMOVE STEERING POST ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made)
77. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
b. Remove the 2 bolts and air conditioning amplifier assembly.
78. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the 28 clamps, disconnect the 11 connectors, and then disconnect the wire harness.
b. Remove the 6 nuts, 7 bolts, and junction block.
c. Remove the 2 caps and 2 bolts from the engine compartment side.
d. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.
e. Using a "Torx" socket wrench (T40), remove the 5 "Torx" bolts.
HINT: The "Torx" bolts on the passenger side can be removed with the collars for adjustment.
f. Using a hexagon wrench 12 mm, remove the 2 collars and instrument panel reinforcement assembly with the air conditioner unit assembly.
g. Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws, and instrument panel reinforcement assembly.