Important note!
- To avoid triggering during repairs or work in the immediate vicinity of the pyrotechnic element (airbags and seat belt pretensioners), lock the airbag computer using the scan tool.
- In this case, all ignition circuits are blocked, and the airbag warning light on the instrument panel lights up with a constant light (with the ignition on).
- To avoid triggering, do not place pyrotechnic elements (airbags and seat belt pretensioners) near heat sources or open flames.
Removing
Lock the airbag computer using the scan tool.
Disconnect the battery.
Remove:
- lining of pillars of the opening of the wind window,
- driver's frontal airbag,
- steering wheel,
- steering column switch assembly,
- dashboard,
- center console,
- audio system.
Detach the middle trim at the bottom.
Remove the middle cover.
Disconnect the center trim connectors.
Disconnect (1) control panel on the dashboard.
Remove bolts (2) fasteners on each side of the dashboard.
Remove plugs (3) on each side of the dashboard.
Remove bolts (4) fasteners on each side of the dashboard.
Loosen the screw (5).
Turn away bolts (6).
Remove the diagnostic connector (7).
Remove part of the dashboard (this operation is performed by two people with an assistant).
Disconnect connector (8).
Remove:
- dashboard (this operation is performed by two people with an assistant),
- front passenger airbag (depending on vehicle configuration).
Turn away bolts (9).
Disconnect the right side trim at the point (10).
Remove the right side trim.
Remove the rivets (11).
Remove the small items compartment cover
Installation
Check the condition of the wiring harnesses.
Install:
- glove box,
- rivets,
- right side trim
- bolts of fastening of the right lateral facing,
- front passenger airbag,
- partial dashboard (this operation is performed by two people with an assistant).
connect connector (8).
Install:
- diagnostic socket,
- dashboard (this operation is performed by two people with an assistant),
- instrument panel mounting screws.
Replace the control panel on the dashboard.
Fasten the plugs (3) on each side of the dashboard.
Connect the center trim connectors.
Install the center trim.
Attach the center trim.
Install:
- audio system
- center console,
- dashboard,
- steering column switch assembly,
- steering wheel,
- driver's frontal airbag,
- lining of the pillars of the opening of the wind window.
Connect the battery.
Important note! To avoid triggering of pyrotechnic elements after maintenance (airbags and seat belt pretensioners), monitor the airbag computer with a scan tool.
Unlock the airbag computer using the scan tool.
Disassembly
Remove:
- dashboard trim on the driver's side,
- dashboard ventilation nozzles,
- glove box door,
- central lining.
Note: When removing the instrument panel trim on the passenger side, the instrument panel must be removed.
Installation
Installation is made in an order, the return to removal.