Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Crash Pad / Crash Pad Air Vent

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2026 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Crash Pad Air Vent

Components and components location

Component Location

[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Crash pad air vent [LH]

2. Crash pad air vent [RH]

Repair procedures

Replacement

[LH]

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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

1.	Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).

2.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

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

4.	Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).

5.	Press the lock pin, separate the mood lamp connector (A).

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

[RH]

•	When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

•	Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

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

1.	Remove the instrument cluster. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster")

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

3.	Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).

4.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).

5.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).

6.	To remove the gear knob & gear boots (A) pull both of it up.

7.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console side garnish (A).

8.	After loosening the mounting screw and then using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

9.	Press the lock pin separate the console upper cover connector (A).

10.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [CTR] (A).

11.	Loosen the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A).

12.	Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A) and hose (B).

13.	Loosen the mounting screws, remove the AVN keyboard assembly (A).

14.	Press the lock pin, separate the start button connector (A).

15.	Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

16.	Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

17.	Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).

18.	Press the lock pin, separate the hazard switch connector (A).

19.	Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

20.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

•	Make sure the connector are connected in properly.

•	Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

❮Steering Column Shroud Panel

Components and components location Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Steering column shroud upper panel2.

Crash Pad Side Cover❯

Components and components location Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.][LH]1. Crash pad side cover [LH][RH]1.

Other information:

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