INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD > INSTALLATION

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HINT:

A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart (Click here).

1. Attach the 5 clips to install the safety pad.
   

2. Connect the connectors and clamps.
   

3. Install the 2 bolts to the passenger airbag.
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{ 204 kgf*cm , 15 ft.*lbf }

4. Install the 4 bolts, nut and 2 clips.
   

5. Install the center junction block RH and LH with the 4 nuts.
   
   

   
   
   
   

6. w/ Navigation system:
   Install the navigation ECU.
   
   

   1. Connect the connector.
      

   2. Install the ECU with the 3 bolts.
      

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Insert the multi-display with radio receiver and attach the 2 clips on its backside.
   

3. Install the multi-display with radio receiver with the 4 bolts.
   

1. Attach a new clip A to the vehicle body.
   

2. Set the pillar garnish to the area labeled B. Using needle-nose pliers, install clip A to the pillar garnish and rotate it 90°.
   

3. Install the pillar garnish by attaching the claws and clip.
   

4. Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Attach the 2 clips and claw to install the glove compartment door.
   

2. Connect the connector and clamp.
   

3. Install the 4 screws.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

2. Install the front passenger side knee airbag assembly with the 3 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   10 N*m{ 102 kgf*cm , 7 ft.*lbf }

1. Connect the connector and clamp.
   

2. Attach the 4 clips to install the under cover.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Attach the 2 claws to install the control panel.
   

3. Install the 2 screws.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

2. Install the driver side knee airbag assembly with the 4 bolts.
   

   Torque:

   10 N*m{ 102 kgf*cm , 7 ft.*lbf }

1. Install the hood lock control cable to the safety pad.
   

2. Attach the 8 clips and claw to install the safety pad.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Attach the 2 claws to install the under cover.
   

3. Install the 2 screws.
   

1. Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to install the side panel.
   

1. Attach the 2 claws and 4 clips to install the side panel.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Install the combination meter with the 4 screws.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Attach the 5 clips to install the cluster finish panel.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Install the console box with the 4 bolts and 2 screws.
   

1. Attach the 4 clips to install the register.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Attach the 4 clips to install the console box.
   

1. Attach the 4 clips and 3 claws to install the finish panel end.
   

2. Install the screw.
   

1. Attach the 3 clips and 3 claws to install the finish panel end.
   

2. Install the screw.
   

1. Connect the connector.
   

2. Attach the 9 clips to install the ash receptacle.
   

3. Install the shift lever knob and twist it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
   

1. Attach the claws to install the garnish.
   

1. Install the dimmer switch with the claw as shown in the illustration.
   

   HINT:

   Make sure that the claw is completely engaged.

2. Install the dimmer switch with the clamp.
   

3. Connect the connector.
   

1. Attach the claw and install the wiper switch.
   

2. Connect the connector.
   

1. Check that the front wheels are facing straight ahead.
   

2. Set the turn signal switch to the neutral position.
   

   NOTICE:

   If it is not in the neutral position, the pin of the turn signal switch may be snapped.

3. Engage the 3 claws and install the spiral cable with steering sensor.
   

   NOTICE:

   When replacing the spiral cable with a new one, remove the lock pin before installing the steering wheel assembly.

4. Connect the connectors to the spiral cable with steering sensor.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

1. Support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.
   

2. Connect the 2 connectors to the steering pad.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

3. Connect the horn connector.
   

4. Confirm that the circumference groove of the "torx" screw fits in the screw case, and place the steering pad onto the steering wheel assembly.
   

5. Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), tighten the 2 "torx" screws.
   

   Torque:

   8.8 N*m{ 90 kgf*cm , 78 in.*lbf }

1. Attach the 3 claws to install the trim cover.
   

2. Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Attach the 5 claws to install the scuff plate.
   

2. Pull out the folded lip of the weatherstrip.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

1. Perform initialization (Click here).
   

   NOTICE:

   Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

1. Check the SRS warning light (Click here).