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20-10420-104 Dashboard
Passenger’s Dashboard Undercover
Removal/Installation
Glove Box Removal/Installation
Fastener Locations
:Clip,2
B : Clip, 2 C
D FA
E
C C B
B Fastener Locations
:Bolt,2
5x0.8mm
5N·m
(0.5 kgf·m, 4 lbf·ft)
A B
B
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the passenger’s dashboard undercover (A). –1 Gently pull out the rear edge to detach the clips(B, C).
–2 Pull the undercover away to release the pins (D) from the holders (E).
–3 For some models: If equipped with a foot light illumination, disconnect the foot light
illumination connector (F).
2. Install the undercover in the r everse order of
removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the foot light illumination connector is plugged in properly (for some models).
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely. SRS components are located in this area. Review the
SRS component locations (see page 24-11) and the
precautions and procedures (see page 24-13) before
doing repairs or service.
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard and
related parts.
1. Remove the bolts.
2. While holding the glove box (A), release the glove box stop (B) on each side from the dashboard by
pushing them in, then remove the glove box.
3. Install the glove box in the reverse order of removal.
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pecial Tools Required
20-114 Dashboard
Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam Disassembly/Reassembly
Fastener Locations
:Bolt,5
5x0.8mm
5N·m
(0.5 kgf·m,
4lbf·ft) A
B
B C
D
A D
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
NOTE:

Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
 Take care not to bend the brackets.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
1. Remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam (see page 20-108).
2. Remove these items from the dashboard:  Instrument panel (see page 20-98)
 Gauge control module (speedo) trim (see page20-99)
 Subdisplay visor (see page 20-100)
 Navigation unit, with navigation system – ’06-08 models (see page 23-155)
– ’09 model (see page 23-355)
 Audio unit, without navigation system – ’06-08 models (see page 23-80)
– ’09 model (see page 23-256)
 Passenger’s airbag (see page 24-189)
 Gauge control module (speedo) (see page 22-277)
 Gauge control module (tach) (see page 22- 277)
3. Remove the bolts. 4

. From the back of the dashboard, release the hooks
(A), then remove the center joint duct (B).
5. From the back of the dashboard, disconnect the tweeter connectors (A), the front accessory power
socket connector (B), and the sunlight sensor
connector (C), then detach the harness clips (D).
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20-147
A
B
C
B
A
A
B C
B
4. With the help of an assistant, while pulling the wheel arch portion away from the side spacer (A),
pull the front bumper to release the bumper from
the hooks (B) on the corner upper beam (C).
5. If equipped, disconnect the front fog light connectors (A) while holding the front bumper (B),
then remove the bumper. 6. Release the hooks (A), then remove the front
bumper absorber (B) from the front bumper beam
(C).
7. Install the bumper in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 Make sure the front bumper engages the hooks (of both corner upper beams and side spacers)
on each side securely.
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips and the hooks into place securely.
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20-152Hood
Hood Adjustment
B
C
D
E A
6x1.0mm
18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
D
1. Remove these items:
 Front fender trim (see page 20-162)
 Front grille cover (see page 20-163)
 Cowl covers (see page 20-163)
2. Slightly loosen each bolt (A).
3. Adjust the hood alignment in this sequence:  Adjust the hood right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes in the hoodhinges (B).
 Turn the hood edge cushions (C), as necessary, to make the hood fit flush with the body at the front and side edges.
4. Adjust the hood latch (D) to obtain the proper position at the forward edge, and move the hood latch right or left until the striker (E) is centered in the hood latch.
5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
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20-155
Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Adjustment
A
B
C D G
H
E
6x1.0mm
18 N·m
(1.8 kgf·m, 13 lbf·ft)
E
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
H F
F
1. Remove the rear shelf (see page 20-78).
2. Pry up on the notch (A) to release the rear hooks (B) and pivot the striker trim cap (C) on the front hooks (D), thenremove the cap. Slightly loosen each bolt (E).
3. Adjust the trunk lid alignment in the following sequence:  Adjust the trunk lid hinges (F) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, by using the elongated holes. Takecare not to hit the rear window when loosening the bolts.
 Turn the trunk lid edge cushions (G), in or out as necessary, to make the trunk lid fit flush with the body at the rear and side edges.
 Adjust the fit between the trunk lid and the trunk lid opening by moving the striker (H).
4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque.
5. Make sure the trunk lid opens properly and locks securely.
6. Reinstall all removed parts.
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20-158 Fuel Fill Door
Fuel Fill Door Adjustment
B
A
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft)
1. Slightly loosen the hinge mounting bolts (A).
2. Adjust the fuel fill door (B) in or out until it’s flush with the body, and up or down as necessary to
equalize the gaps.
3. Tighten the hinge mounting bolts.
4. Check that the fuel fill door opens properly and locks securely, and check that the rear of the door is
flush with the body. 5. Apply multipurpose grease to each location
indicated by the arrows.
6. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
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20-16320-163
Front Grille Cover Replacement Cowl Cover Replacement
A
B
C
D
D A
A
B
C
Fastener Locations
:Clip,3
A : Clip, 2 B
E EE
E
B
F F G
F
F F
C
H
D
D
H
I
Fastener Locations
: Clip, 3
C : Clip, 5 F:Clip,1G
(White) (Light Blue)
C C
A
D E F, GA
NOTE:
 When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.
 Take care not to scratch the front bumper or the body.
1. Remove the front fender trim from both sides (see page 20-162).
2. Remove the clips (A, B) by carefully pulling the rear of the front grille cover (C) up, then remove the
cover by releasing the front edge of the cover from
the front grille (D). Take care not to scratch the
body.
NOTE: To release the clips, pry up on the center pin
at the notch (E).
3. Install the cover in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clip portions into place securely. NOTE: Take care not to scratch the body.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the wiper switch. When the wiper arms reach about
90 °, quickly turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
2. Remove the center cowl cover (A). –1 Remove the hood rear seal (B) by pu lling it out.
–2 Remove the clips (C).
–3 Release three front hooks (D) from the edge of the under-cowl panel (E).
–4 Detach the clips (F, G) by carefully pulling the cover upward, then remove the cover by
releasing the hooks (H). Take care not to
scratch the body.
3. Disconnect the windshield washer tube (I). (cont’d)
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Special Tools Required
Molding Replacement
20-165
Roof Molding Replacement
A
A
Fastener Location
: Clip
A Fastener Locations
: Clip (Light Green)
C, F
: Clip (Light Yellow)
G
7mm
(0.28 in.)
1mm
(0.039 in.)
DE C
F
G
F
A
B
C, F, G
E C, F, G
D
A
B B
D C, F, G
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NOTE:
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to damage the windshield.
 Do not use any metallic tools to remove the roof molding, or you may chip or crack the windshield.
 Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when removing components.
 Take care not to bend the roof molding.
1. Remove the cowl cover (see page 20-163).
2. Detach the bottom clip (A) at the lower corner of the windshield. 3. Remove the windshield portion of the roof molding
(A).
–1 Carefully insert a trim tool (B) in under the molding next to the lower clip (C).
–2 While pulling the clip portion of the molding up by hand, push the hooks (D) to release the clip
from the retainer (E). Do not pry on the
windshield trim with any tools.
–3 Gradually work your way up to release each of the clips (F, G).
(cont’d)
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20-16820-168 Exterior Trim
Side Sill Protection Tape
Replacement
Rear License Trim Replacement
AB
C
D
E F
A
D Fastener Locations
: Clip, 4
A : Clip, 2 B
A BC
D
B AA
A
1. Slowly peel up the old side sill protection tape.
2. Clean the body bonding surface with a shop towel
dampened in isopropyl alcohol. After cleaning,
keep oil, grease, and water from getting on the
surface.
3. Peel the adhesive backing from the side sill protection tape.
4. Align the alignment marks (A) of the side sill protection tape (B) with the body line (C), and align
the alignment marks (D) of the application tape (E)
with the round body bulge (F), then press the side
sill protection tape into place. 1. Detach the clips (A, B), and on both sides of the rear
license trim (C), release the edge of the trim from
the inner taillight (D), then remove the trim. Take
care not to scratch the trunk lid.
2. Install the trim in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
 If the clips are damaged or stress-whitened, replace them with new ones.
 Push the clips into place securely.
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For Some Models
20-169
Trunk Lid Spoiler Replacement
:Nut,2 :Bolt,2
Fastener Locations
6x1.0mm
9.8 N·m
(1.0 kgf·m,
7.2 lbf·ft) B
C
B A
NOTE:
 Put on gloves to protect your hands.
 Take care not to scratch the trunk lid.
1. Open the trunk lid, and remove the nut and bolts from inside the trunk lid. 2. Close the trunk lid. While lifting the trunk lid spoiler
(A) up, disconnect the high mount brake light
terminals (B) from the spoiler subharness (C), then
remove the spoiler.
3. Install the spoiler in the reverse order of removal, and make sure the high mount brake light terminals
are plugged in properly.
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