Hyundai Elantra (CN7): Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 2021-2025 Service Manual / Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad / Main Crash Pad Assembly

Components and components location

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

1. Main crash pad assembly


Repair procedures

Replacement
   
•
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.
   
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Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Floor Console - "Floor Console Assembly")
3.
Remove the front pillar trim.
1)
To remove the front pillar trim, the fastener remover (A) below must be used.

2)
After slightly lifting up the front pillar trim and putting the tool in, remove the mounting clip (A) by pulling it.
   
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Be sure to replace the existing clips with new ones when removing or replacing the front pillar trim.

3)
Remove the front pillar trim (A).
[LH]

[RH]

4.
Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).
[LH]

[RH]

5.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
[LH]

[RH]

6.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

7.
Press the lock pin, separate diagnosis connector (A).

8.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor cover (A).

9.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

10.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel upper garnish (A).

11.
Remove the crash pad garnish
[LH]
1)
Using screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).

2)
Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

3)
Press the lock pin, separate the connector (A).

[RH]
1)
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [CTR] (A).

2)
Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

12.
Loosen the mounting screws by turning the steering wheel to the left and right, and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

13.
Remove the instrument cluster.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Instrument Cluster")
14.
Loosen the mounting screw, remove the center speaker (A).

15.
Press the lock pin, separate the center speaker connector (A).

16.
Remove the glove box housing cover.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box Housing Cover")
17.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A).

18.
Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A) and hose (B).

19.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the AVN keyboard assembly (A).

20.
Press the lock pin, separate the start button connector (A).

21.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

22.
Remove the USB port assembly (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

23.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

24.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center panel (A).

25.
Remove the steering wheel.
(Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")
26.
Remove the multifunction switch assembly.
(Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")
27.
Remove the crash pad air vent.
[LH]
1)
Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).

2)
Press the lock pin, separate the mood lamp connector (A).

[RH]
1)
Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad air vent (A).

2)
Press the lock pin, separate the hazard switch connector (A).

3)
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

28.
Loosen the passenger's airbag (PAB) mounting nuts (A).
Tightening torque :
3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

29.
Loosen the mounting bolts and nuts and remove the main crash pad assembly (A).
Tightening torque :
16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

30.
Press the lock pin, separate the passenger's airbag (PAB) connectors (A).

31.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
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Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly.
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Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched.
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Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.
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Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly.
•
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

    Components and components location Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Crash pad center panel Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

    Components and components location Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Cowl cross bar assembly Repair procedures Replacement    • When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components.

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