Service Procedure

NOTE:
Verify that the vehicle is affected by identifying the vehicle production date and VIN, via DCS.

1. Open the hood.








2. Disconnect the battery negative (-) cable. (Record the customer's radio station presets).





3. Lift the console upper cover upward as shown and then remove the console upper cover from the floor console.





4. Remove the floor console mounting screws (8 total) on both the left side and the right side.

5. Remove the floor console.





6. Remove the left cowl side trim.





7. Remove the front pillar trim on both the left side and the right side.





8. Remove the screw covers from the steering wheel, then remove the air bag module mounting bolts using a *"Torx" T40 wrench.

*TORX� is a registered trademark of Textron Inc.





9. Carefully pull the air bag module away from the steering wheel, then disconnect the clock spring connector. Pull the air bag lock outward to spread it open.

NOTE:
When disconnecting the air bag module clock spring connector, take care not to apply excessive force to it.





10. Remove the driver air bag module.

NOTE:
The removed air bag module should be stored in a clean, dry place with the pad cover facing up.





11. Disconnect the cruise remote control switch connector.





12. Set the front wheels straight ahead, and mark the steering wheel location on the shaft. Remove the steering wheel mounting nut (22 mm) and then remove the steering wheel from the steering column using the special tool (09561-11002).

NOTE:
Do not hammer on the steering wheel. Doing so may damage the energy absorbing column mechanism.





13. Remove the steering column lower shroud mounting screws (3 each) and then remove the steering column upper and lower shrouds.





14. Disconnect the connectors and then remove the multifunction switch mounting screws (3 each).

15. Remove the multifunction switch from the steering column.





16. Remove the lower crash pad panel mounting screws (2 each) and then remove the DLC (Data Link Connector) and hood release cable from the lower crash pad panel.

NOTE:
It is possible to leave the DLC and hood release cables connected, letting the lower crash pad panel lay on the carpet. Protect it from scratches.





17. Remove the cluster facia panel mounting screws (2 each) and then remove the cluster facia panel.





18. Remove the cluster mounting screws (4 each).





19. Remove the cluster and then disconnect the cluster connectors.

(2 connectors for MTA vehicles, 3 connectors for ATA vehicles)





20. Remove the center facia panel and then disconnect the switch connectors.





21. Remove the 4 audio mounting screws.

22. Remove the audio, then disconnect the connectors and antenna cable.

23. Remove the glove box mounting screws (6 each).





24. Disconnect the glove box lamp and switch connector.





25. Remove the crash pad side cover on both the left side and the right side.





26. Remove the PAB module mounting bolts (2 each) and then disconnect the PAB module connector.





27. Remove the crash pad mounting bolts (9 each) and nut.

28. Disconnect the ash tray lamp and cigar lighter socket connector.





29. Remove the main crash pad from the vehicle.

NOTE:
There are three clips that must be disengaged at the top of the crash pad as it is pulled out. Pull straight back until the clips release.





30. Remove the heater air vent duct.

NOTE:
Remove all air duct screws carefully to prevent cracking the mounting bosses.





31. Remove the defroster nozzle, side defroster hose, defroster nozzle cover and the side defroster nozzle.





32. Remove the center air vents.





33. Remove the side air vent duct. Remove the 4 screws, then push it out through the back of the crash pad.





34. Remove the ash tray housing.





35. Remove the crash pad upper mounting pins (replacement pins are p/n 84715-2D000).

36. Remove the 2 small blanking covers from the top of the main crash pad.





37. Remove the passenger air bag module mounting nuts (6 each) and then remove the passenger air bag module.





38. Drill out the VIN plate mounting rivet and remove the VIN plate.

CAUTION:
The VIN plate must be removed last to avoid drilling through the air ducts. It must be installed first for the same reason.





39. Pre-drill the rivet holes in the new crash pad (1/8", 3.1 mm), then rivet the VIN plate to the new crash pad using a standard pop rivet tool.

NOTE:
These are special rivets that must be ordered for each specific VIN, as described in this bulletin.

40. Reinstall the removed passenger air bag module to the new main crash pad.

41. Reinstall all removed components in reverse order of removal.





42. Connect the battery negative (-) cable. Set the clock and program the customer's radio stations.





43. Start the engine and make certain the air bag warning light flashes on and off for approximately 6 seconds, then turns off.

44. Determine if any diagnostic trouble codes related to the air bag system are present using a Hi-Scan Pro. If present, erase the detected codes.