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Main Crash Pad Replacement

NOTE:
  • When prying with a flat-up screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Take care not to scratch the body surface.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove the front seat assembly. (Refer to "FRONT SEAT ")
  2. Remove the front pillar trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
  3. Remove the floor console assembly. (Refer to "CONSOLE ")
  4. Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
  5. Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to "INTERIOR TRIM ")
  6. Remove the crash pad side cover [LH, RH].
  7. Remove the cluster fascia lower panel.
  8. Remove the cluster assembly.
  9. Remove the crash pad lower panel.
  10. Remove the center fascia upper panel.
  11. Remove the center fascia lower panel.
  12. Remove the monitor assembly.
  13. Remove the audio unit assembly.
  14. Remove the glove box.
  15. Remove the glove box housing.
  16. Remove the steering column shroud.
  17. Disconnect the steering column connectors. (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ")
  18. Lower the steering column after loosening the mounting bolts. (Refer to "STEERING COLUMN & SHAFT ")
  19. Disconnect the passenger's air bag connector (A).
  20. Loosen the mounting bolts.
  21. Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Air Bag Connector
    G06513497Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  22. Disconnect the center speaker connector (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Center Speaker Connector
    G00538574Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  23. Disconnect the trip switch connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Connector
    G06513499Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  24. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A).
  25. Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B).
  26. Fig 4: Identifying Photo Sensor & Connector
    G00538575Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  27. After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the main crash pad assembly (B).
    Fig 5: Identifying Crash Pad
    G06513502Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  28. 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.