Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

NOTE:

When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Remove the following items:
1. Front seat
  (Refer to the "FRONT SEAT ")
2. Floor console assembly
  (Refer to the "CONSOLE ")
3. Cowl top cover
  (Refer to the "COWL TOP COVER ")
4. Main crash pad
Disconnect the blower unit connectors.
(Refer to the BLOWER MOTOR HA group - "Air conditioning system, Heater, Blower")
Disconnect the driver's connectors.

Fig 1: Identifying Driver's Connectors
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Disconnect the passenger's connectors.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger's Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 3: Identifying Connectors
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Disconnect the air bag connector (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Air Bag Connector
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After loosening the mounting bolts, remove the cowl cross bar (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Cowl Cross Bar And Mounting Bolts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- Make sure the connector is plugged in properly.