Instrument Panel: Disassembly

1. Remove the 5 screws.
2. Remove the defroster nozzle.

Fig 1: Removing Defroster Nozzle

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Remove the screw and the No. 1 side defroster nozzle duct.

Remove the screw and No. 2 side defroster nozzle duct.

1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Remove the No. 4 heater to register duct.

1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Remove the No. 1 register.

1. Remove the 2 screws.
2. Remove the No. 3 register.

1. Remove the 2 nuts and straps.
   NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items.
   

   • When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, make sure that the strap is not distorted and installed to the brackets securely.
   • Make sure that the front passenger airbag assembly is installed to the specified torque.
   • If the front passenger airbag assembly has been dropped, or there are cracks, dents or other defects in the case or connector, replace the front passenger airbag assembly with a new one.
   • When installing the front passenger airbag assembly, take care that the wiring does not interfere with other parts and is not pinched between other parts.
   Fig 2: Removing Front Passenger Airbag Assembly

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2. Remove the 2 bolts and front passenger airbag assembly.
   CAUTION:

   • Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down.
   • Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly.

     Torque:  5.6 N.m (57 kgf.cm, 50 in..lbf)

   Fig 3: Removing Passenger Airbag Assembly

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   NOTE: At the time of reassembly, please refer to the following items.
   

   • Pass the straps of the front passenger airbag door through the brackets on the right and left sides securely.
   • Install the straps so that they are not pinched between the airbag and instrument panel.

1. Remove the 4 screws.
2. Remove the glove compartment door lock striker plate.

Fig 4: Removing Glove Compartment Door Lock Striker Plate

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