Hyundai Accent: Crash Pad. Repair procedures
Replacement
	Cluster Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connector (A). 
		
		  
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			After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the cluster (A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors (A). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. 
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Center Facia Panel Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center facia panel 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Crash Pad Lower Panel Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the fuse box cover (A). 
		
		  
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			After loosening the mounting bolts and screws, then remove the 
			crash pad lower panel (A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors (A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the diagnosis connector (A) and hood release handle 
			cable (B). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Audio assembly Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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				 | 
				
				 
					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center facia panel 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the audio assembly 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors. 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors (A). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. 
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Heater Control Unit Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the center facia panel 
			(A). 
		
		  
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		2. | 
		
		 
			After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the audio assembly 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors. 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors (A). 
		
		  
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the heater control unit 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Make sure the connector is plugged in properly. 
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Glove Box Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the guide (B) from the glove box (A). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the pin (A) and then remove the glove box (B). 
		
		  
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			After loosening the mounting bolt, nut, screws, then remove the 
			glove box housing (A). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damage clips. 
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	Shroud Replacement 
	
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		1. | 
		
		 
			After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the shroud assembly 
			(A). 
		
		  
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			Installation is the reverse of removal.  
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	Crash Pad Side Cover Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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				| •
				 | 
				
				 
					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
				 | 
			 
		 
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover 
			(A). 
		
			[ Driver's ]  
		
		  
		
			[ Passenger's ]  
		
		  
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		2. | 
		
		 
			Installation is the reverse of removal.  
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	Main Crash Pad Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with 
					protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related 
					parts, to prevent damage. 
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				| •
				 | 
				
				 
					Put on gloves to protect your hands. 
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			Remove the following items. 
		
			
				| A. | 
				
				 
					Front seat  
				
					(Refer to the BD group – “Front Seat”) 
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				| B. | 
				
				 
					Front pillar trim 
				
					(Refer to the BD group – “Interior Trim”) 
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					Floor console assembly 
				
					(Refer to the BD group – “Console”) 
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				| D. | 
				
				 
					Cluster fascia panel & Cluster assembly 
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					Glove box & Glove box housing 
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					Front door scuff trim 
				
					(Refer to the BD group- Interior Trim”) 
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					Steering column 
				
					(Refer to the ST group - "Steering Column and Shaft") 
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the start stop button (A). 
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			Disconnect the start stop button connector (B). 
		
		  
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			Disconnect the passenger`s airbag connectors (A). 
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		5. | 
		
		 
			Loosen the mounting bolts. 
		
		  
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			Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor (A). 
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			Disconnect the photo sensor connector (B). 
		
		  
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		8. | 
		
		 
			After loosening the mounting bolts, nuts, screws, then remove 
			the main crash pad assembly (A). 
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			Remove the photo sensor wiring (B). 
		
		  
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		10. | 
		
		 
			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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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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							Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then 
							enter the customer`s radio station presets. 
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	Cowl Cross Bar Replacement 
	
		
		
		
			
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					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. 
				 | 
			 
		 
		 | 
	
	
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		1. | 
		
		 
			Remove the following items. 
		
			
				| A. | 
				
				 
					Front seat  
				
					(Refer to the BD group – “Front Seat”) 
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				| B. | 
				
				 
					Floor Console assembly 
				
					(Refer to the BD group - "Console") 
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				| C. | 
				
				 
					Cowl top cover 
				
					(Refer to the BD group - "Cowl Top Cover") 
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					Front door scuff trim 
				
					(Refer to the BD group - "Interior Trim") 
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		2. | 
		
		 
			Disconnect the blower unit connectors. 
		
			(Refer to the HA group - "Air conditioning system, Heater, Blower") 
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		3. | 
		
		 
			Disconnect the wiring connector (A). 
		
			[ Driver's ]  
		
		  
		
			[ Passenger's ]  
		
		  
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		4. | 
		
		 
			Disconnect the connectors (A). 
		
		  
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		5. | 
		
		 
			Disconnect the airbag connector (A). 
		
		  
		
		  
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		6. | 
		
		 
			Disconnect the connectors (A) and then mounting clips in front 
			pillar. 
		
			[Driver's]  
		
		  
		
			[Passenger's]  
		
		  
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		7. | 
		
		 
			After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, then remove the cowl 
			cross bar (A). 
		
		  
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		8. | 
		
		 
			Installation is the reverse of removal. 
		
			
				
				
				
					
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							Replace any damaged clips. 
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							Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly. 
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   Components
	
		
		1. Main crash pad assembly
		2. Side airvent duct [RH]
		3. Side airvent duct [LH]
		4. Cluster assembly
		5. Cluster facia panel
		6. Heater control unit
		
		
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