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. Securely attach the instrument panel claws to the vehicle body.
   

2. Install the instrument panel with the 2 bolts <A> and 2 screws <B>.
   

1. Install the front pillar garnish LH (Click here or Click here or Click here).
   

1. Install the front pillar garnish RH (Click here or Click here or Click here).
   

1. Attach the 12 claws to install the airbag.
   

2. Attach the clamp to the bracket.
   

3. Tighten the 2 bolts.
   

   Torque:

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

4. Connect the connector to the airbag.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

1. Attach the 8 claws to install the door.
   

2. Install the door with the 2 screws <D>.
   

1. Attach the 2 hinges to install the door.
   

2. Push in the sides of the glove compartment door, as indicated by the arrows in the illustration. Then close the door to engage it to the 2 stoppers.
   

1. w/ Stereo opening cover:
   Install the No. 1 radio bracket.
   
   

   1. Install the 4 screws and radio bracket to the radio receiver.
      

2. w/Stereo opening cover:
   Install the No. 2 radio bracket.
   
   

   1. Install the 4 screws and radio bracket to the radio receiver.
      

3. w/o Stereo opening cover:
   Install the No. 1 radio bracket.
   
   

   1. Install the 4 screws and radio bracket to the radio receiver.
      

4. w/o Stereo opening cover:
   Install No. 2 radio bracket.
   
   

   1. Install the 4 screws and radio bracket to the radio receiver.
      

5. Connect all connectors and install the radio receiver.
   

6. Install the radio receiver with the 4 screws.
   

1. Install the opening cover with the 4 screws <F>.
   

1. Attach the 2 claws to connect the air mix damper control cable.
   

2. Attach the 2 claws to connect the heater control cable.
   

3. Connect the connector.
   

4. Attach the 2 claws to connect the air inlet damper control cable.
   

5. Attach the 2 claws to connect the A/C control.
   

1. Connect all connectors.
   

2. Attach the 6 claws and 4 clips to install the panel.
   

3. Install the panel with the screw <C>.
   

1. Install the control knob.
   

1. Install the 3 control knobs.
   

NOTICE:

There are 2 types of combination meters. One type has a 40 pin connector and 16 pin connector. The other type only has a 40 pin connector.

1. Connect all connectors.
   

2. Install the combination meter with the 3 screws <B>.
   

1. Attach the 2 claws to install the panel.
   

2. Install the clip.
   

1. Install the cover lower with the 3 screws.
   

   Torque:

   2.0 N*m{ 20 kgf*cm , 18 in.*lbf }

1. Install the cover lower with the 3 screws.
   

   Torque:

   2.0 N*m{ 20 kgf*cm , 18 in.*lbf }

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

2. Install the steering 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 airbag connector.
   

   NOTICE:

   When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

3. Connect the horn connector.
   

4. Install the steering pad after confirming that the circumference grooves of the screws are caught on the screw case.
   

5. Using a T30 "torx" socket, install the 2 screws.
   

   Torque:

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

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).