05/10/2020 14:26:52
Assembly - Top Pad - Instrument Panel (Remove and Install)
Correction Code 14054801
Removal
- Move the steering wheel to its lowest, most-extended position.
- Open both front doors.
- Open the glove box.
- Disconnect 12V power (refer to procedure).
- Remove the LH and RH instrument panel side covers (refer to procedure).
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On each side of the vehicle, release the screw that secures the top pad to the IP bracket (torque 1.2 Nm)
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Remove the binnacle cover.
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Release the screws (x2) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier (torque 1.2 Nm).
- Remove the glove box (refer to procedure).
- Wear an ESD wrist strap and ground the strap to the cross car beam.
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Disconnect the electrical connectors from the Autopilot ECU.
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Remove the fasteners that secure the Autopilot ECU to the cross car beam (torque 5 Nm).
- Remove the Autopilot ECU from the vehicle.
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Remove the recirculation NVH hood.
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Release the screws (x2) that secure the air bag to the cross car beam (torque 10 Nm).
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Disconnect the harnesses (x3) from the airbag.
NoteRHD vehicles have only one airbag connector.
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Carefully release the clips (x19) that secure the top pad to the IP carrier, but do not remove the top pad at this time.
CAUTIONOnly release 1 clip at a time.Tip: Use an inflatable wedge to release the clips.
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Carefully lift up the top pad. Release the retaining strap that secures the top pad to the MCU. Do not fully remove the top pad at this time.
- Release the barrel clips (x2) that secure the airbag harnesses to the airbag.
- Remove the top pad and place it on a protected surface.
Installation
Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.