INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD > INSTALLATION

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1. Connect each of the clamps and connectors.
   

2. Install the 2 bolts <A>, bolt <B>, and 2 nuts <D> as shown illustration below to install the instrument panel assembly.
   
   

   
   
   
   

   Torque:

   20 N*m{ 204 kgf*cm , 15 ft.*lbf } (Bolt <B>)

1. Engage the 3 clips and 2 claws, and install the instrument panel No.1 register assembly lower.
   

1. Engage the 2 clips and the 2 claws.
   

2. Install the screw <C>, nut <D>, and the instrument panel No.1 register assembly.
   

1. Install a new clip (A) on the front pillar garnish.
   

2. Engage the 2 claws and 2 clips, and install the front pillar garnish.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

1. Engage the 2 clips.
   

2. Install the 7 screws <C> and the instrument panel finish panel lower center.
   

1. Slide the floor carpet cover center LH to the rear of the vehicle, and engage the 2 claws to the instrument panel finish panel lower center at the floor carpet cover center LH.
   

2. Install the 2 clips and the floor carpet cover center LH.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Install the 2 bolts <A>, the 2 screws <C>, and the glove compartment door assembly.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 3 claws and install the instrument panel No.2 under cover sub-assembly.
   

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and the LH side.

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Install the 4 screws <C> and the combination meter assembly.
   

1. Engage the 4 clips and install the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly.
   

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

   Torque:

   7.6 N*m{ 78 kgf*cm , 68 in.*lbf }

2. Connect the connector to the driver side knee airbag assembly.
   

   NOTICE:

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

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 5 claws and the 4 clips.
   

3. Connect the hood lock control cable assembly.
   

4. Install the bolt <A>, the screw <C>, and the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly lower.
   

1. Install the 2 clips and the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
   

1. Connect the connector. (w/ illumination scuff plate)
   

2. Engage the 6 claws and 4 clips, and install the front door scuff plate.
   

1. Install the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly to the steering column assembly with the clamp.
   

2. Connect the connectors to the turn signal switch assembly with spiral cable sub-assembly.
   

1. Engage the claw to install the tilt and telescopic switch.
   

2. Connect the connector.
   

1. Engage the claw to install the steering column cover upper.
   

2. Engage the 2 claws to install the steering column cover lower.
   

3. Install the 3 screws.
   

4. Install the steering column cover No.2.
   

1. Align the matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and steering main shaft assembly.
   

2. Install the steering wheel assembly set nut.
   

   Torque:

   50 N*m{ 510 kgf*cm , 37 ft.*lbf }

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. Install the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.
   

1. Install the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 4 clips and install the multi-display with the 2 bolts.
   

1. Install the connector.
   

2. Install the center cluster integration switch with the 2 bolts.
   

1. Install the No.2 radio bracket with the 3 bolts.
   

2. Install the No.1 radio bracket with the 3 bolts.
   

3. Connect the connectors.
   

4. Engage the 2 claws and the 2 clips.
   

5. Install the radio receiver with bracket with the 4 bolts.
   

1. Connect the connectors.
   

2. Engage the 2 clips and install the instrument panel finish panel lower.
   

1. Engage the 4 clips and install the console panel upper front.
   

NOTICE:

Some systems need initialization when disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal. (Click here)

1. Perform a diagnostic system check (Click here).
   

2. With the steering pad installed on the vehicle, perform a visual check. If there are any defects as mentioned below, replace the steering pad with a new one:
   

   1. Cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the steering pad top surface or in the grooved portion.