Hyundai Santa Cruz: Crash Pad / Crash Pad Center Panel

- Component Location

1. Crash pad center panel

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.

• Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.Remove the floor console assembly.(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")

2.Remove the crash pad under cover.(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Under Cover")

3.Remove the glove box.(Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box")

4.Remove the front monitor.(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Front Monitor")

5.Remove the crash pad lower panel.(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")

6.Remove the crash pad garnish[RH].(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Garnish")

7.Loosen the mounting screws, bolts and nuts, remove the crash pad center panel (A).

8.Disconnect the connectors (A).

9.Disconnect the in-car sensor connector (A) and hoses (B).

10.To install, reverse removal procedure.

• Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

• Replace any damaged clips.