Hyundai Elantra: Crash Pad / Cowl Cross Bar Assembly
Components and components location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.] |

1. Cowl cross bar assembly
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Repair procedures
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| When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. |
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| Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries. |
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| Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels. |
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1. | Disconnect the negative ( - ) battery terminal. |
2. | Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station. |
3. | When the engine is cool, drain the engine coolant from the radiator. (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Coolant”) |
4. | Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to "Cowl Top Cover") |
5. | Remove the front door scuff trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Door Scuff Trim") |
6. | Remove the hood latch release handle. (Refer to hood -"Hood Latch Release Handle") |
7. | Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim") |
8. | Remove the battery. (Refer to Engine Electrical System - "Battery") |
9. | Loosen the cowl cross member mounting bolts. 
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10. | Remove both sides of front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly") |
11. | Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly") |
12. | Disconnect the steering column connectors. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft") |
13. | Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft") |
14. | Remove the shift lever assembly. (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - "Shift lever") (Refer to Automatic Transaxle System - "Shift lever") |
15. | Loosen the mounting nut and remove the center console duct (A). 
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16. | Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A). 
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17. | Remove the rear air duct (A) and remove the floor carpet (B) from the rear. 
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18. | Remove the rear air duct (A). 
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19. | Detach the various connector of front pillar (A). 

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20. | Disconnect the junction box connectors (A). 
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21. | Disconnect the multi box connectors (A). 

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22. | Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors. (1) | Loosening the mounting screw, remove the driver shower duct (A). 
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(2) | Press the lock pin, separate the driver temperature actuator connector (A). 
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(3) | Press the lock pin, separate the mode control actuator connector (A). 
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(4) | Loosening the mounting screw, remove the passenger shower duct (A). 
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(5) | Press the lock pin, separate the intake actuator connector (A). 
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(6) | Press the lock pin, separate the passenger temperature actuator connector (A). 
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(7) | Press the lock pin, separate the power mosfet connector (A). 
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(8) | Press the lock pin, separate the blower motor connector (A). 
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(9) | Press the lock pin, separate the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A). 
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23. | Remove the integrated body control unit (IBU). (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Integrated Body control Unit (IBU)" |
24. | Loosening the cowl cross bar side mounting bolt (B) after loosening the plug hole (A). Tightening torque : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft) |

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25. | Loosen the mounting bolts, remove the cowl crossbar assembly (A). Tightening torque : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft) |

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26. | Install in the reverse order of removal. •
| 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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| Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then enter the customer`s radio station presets. |
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| Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly. |
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| Replace any damaged clips (pin-type retainers). |
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Components and components location
Component Location [This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]1. Main crash pad assembly
Repair procedures
Replacement
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When removing with a flat - tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components...
Other information:
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controls the direction of the air flow
through the ventilation system.
The air flow outlet direction is cycled as
follows:
Face-level (B, D)
Air flow is directed toward the upper
body and face. Additionally, each outlet
can be controlled to direct the air
discharged from the outlet.
Bi-Level (B, C, D, E)
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components:
1. Driver’s front air bag module
2. Passenger’s front air bag module
3. Side air bag modules (front)
4. Curtain air bag modules
5. Retractor pre-tensioner assemblies
6. Air bag warning light
7. SRS control module (SRSCM) /
Rollover sensor
8. Front impact sensors
9. Side impact sensors (acceleration)
10. Side impact sensors (pressure)
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