Removal and installation of instrument panel lower body assembly

Remove

  1. Remove the lower right shield assembly of instrument panel. Refer to Removal and installation of right lower shield assembly of instrument panel 

  2. Remove the driver knee airbag module. Refer to Removal and installation of driver knee airbag module 

  3. Remove the glove box mounting base assembly. Refer to Removal and installation of glove box mounting base assembly 

  4. Remove the left trim panel assembly of instrument panel. Refer to Removal and installation of left trim panel assembly of instrument panel 

  5. Remove the auxiliary instrument panel body assembly. Refer to Removal and installation of auxiliary instrument panel body assembly 

  6. Remove the instrument panel lower body assembly.

    1. Remove 4 fixing screws.

    2. Remove 4 fixing bolts.

      • Tightening torque: 4 N•m

    3. Detach the instrument panel lower body assembly from the instrument panel upper body assembly.

      Caution
      Do not apply excessive force during removal to prevent damage to connectors.

  7. Remove the instrument panel lower body assembly.

    1. Press the lock catch and detach the return air duct assembly.

    2. Disconnect 1 connector and take out the instrument panel lower body assembly.

Install

  1. Install it in the reverse order of removal.