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Main Crash Pad Assembly: Replacement

CAUTION:
  • 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.
NOTE:
  • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Remove the front pillar trim.

    (Refer to Interior Trim - "FRONT PILLAR TRIM ")

  3. Remove the floor console assembly.

    (Refer to Floor Console - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")

  4. Remove the crash pad lower panel.

    Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")

  5. Remove the head up display unit assembly.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "HEAD UP DISPLAY UNIT ")

  6. Remove the steering wheel.

    (Refer to Steering System - "STEERING WHEEL ")

  7. Remove the multifunction switch.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ")

  8. Remove the steering column shroud lower panel.

    Refer to Crash Pad - "STEERING COLUMN SHROUD PANEL ")

  9. Remove the crash pad center panel [LH, RH].

    Refer to Crash Pad - "CRASH PAD CENTER PANEL ")

  10. Remove the front monitor.

    (Refer to Body Electrical System - "FRONT MONITOR ")

  11. Remove the crash pad upper garnish (A).
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    Information 

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  12. Loosen the mounting screws, remove the center speaker (A).
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  13. Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).
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  14. Disconnect the security sensor connector (A).
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  15. Remove the PM sensor.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "PM SENSOR ")

  16. Disconnect the connector (A).
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  17. Loosen the passenger's airbag (PAB) mounting nuts (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

    G16855386Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  18. Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).

    Tightening torque: 

    16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

    G16855387Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA
  19. Disconnect the passenger's airbag (PAB) connectors (A).
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  20. To install, reverse the 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).