Hyundai Santa Fe (TM): Body (Interior and Exterior) / Crash Pad

Components and components location

Components (1)

1. Crash pad lower panel 2. Crash pad assembly

3. Crash pad side cover [LH] 4. Crash pad side cover [RH]

Componets (2)

1. Crash pad under cover [RH] 2. Glove box 3. Heater & A/C controller 4. A.V.N Head unit 5. Cluster fascia panel 6. Cluster assembly 7. Center airvent duct assembly 8. Crash pad center panel 9. Side airvent duct assembly [LH]

10. Side airvent duct assembly [RH] 11. Main crash pad 12. Side speaker grill assembly [LH] 13. Side speaker grill assembly [RH] 14. Head up display cover 15. Center speaker grill assembly 16. Steering column lower shroud 17. Cowl cross bar assembly

Cluster Fascia Panel. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Cluster Fascia Panel

Cluster Fascia Panel. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel (A).

2.	To install, reverse the removal procedure. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Crash Pad Under Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Press the lock pin (B) and then remove the crash pad under cover (A).

2.	To install, reverse removal procedure.

Crash Pad Lower Panel. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Crash Pad Lower Panel

Crash Pad Lower Panel. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

2.	Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

3.	Disconnect the crash pad lower switch connectors (A).

4.	To install, reverse 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

1. Steering Column Shroud Lower Panel

2. Steering Column Shroud Upper Panel

Steering Column Shroud Panel. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

2.	To install, reverse removal procedure. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Remove the steering column shroud panel.

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

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

4.	To install, reverse removal procedure. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Crash Pad Side Cover. Components and components location

Component Location

[LH]

1. Crash pad side cover [LH]

[RH]

1. Crash pad side cover [RH]

Crash Pad Side Cover. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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

2.	To install, reverse removal procedure. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).

Glove Box. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Glove Box

Glove Box. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

1.	Open the glove box (A).

2.	Pull out the both sides stopper (B) from the glove box (A).

3.	Remove the air damper (A) from the glove box.

4.	Remove the lock pins (A) and then remove the glove box.

5.	To install, reverse removal procedure. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Crash Pad Center Panel. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Crash pad center panel

Crash Pad Center Panel. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to protect your hands.

• When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces to protect from marring the surface. • 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 crash pad lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad Lower Panel")

5.	Remove the cowl side trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")

6.	Remove the crash pad side cover [RH] (A).

7.	Remove the crash pad garnish (A).

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

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

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

11.	Press the lock pin, separate the in-car sensor connector (A) and hoses (B).

12.	To install, reverse removal procedure. • Make sure the connector are connected in properly. • Replace any damaged clips.

Main Crash Pad Assembly. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Main crash pad assembly

Main Crash Pad Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the rim and panels.

1.	Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

2.	Remove the front pillar trim. (Refer to Interior Trim - "Front Pillar Trim")

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

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

5.	Remove the cluster fascia panel. (Refer to Cluster Pad - "Center Fascia Panel")

6.	Remove the audio and AVN head unit. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Audio Unit")

7.	Remove the crash pad center panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Center Panel")

8.	Remove the steering wheel. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Wheel")

9.	Remove the steering column shroud lower panel. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Steering Column Shroud Panel")

10.	Remove the multifunction switch assembly. (Refer to Body Electrical System - "Multifunction Switch")

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

12.	Remove the head up display (HUD) upper cover (A).

13.	Press the lock pin, separate the HUD unit connector (A).

14.	Loosen the mounting screws, remove the HUD unit assembly (A).

15.	Remove the crash pad upper garnish (A).

16.	Loosen the mounting screws, remove the center speaker (A).

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

18.	Remove the crash pad air vent (A).

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

20.	Remove the photo sensor (A).

21.	Press the lock pin, separate the photo sensor connector (A).

22.	Loosen the mounting screw, remove the crash pad garnish [LH] (A).

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

24.	Loosen the mounting screws, remove the EPB switch assembly (A).

25.	Press the lock pin, separate the EPS switch connector (A).

26.	Loosn the passenger's airbag(PAB) mounting bolts (A). Tightening torque : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

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

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

29.	Press the lock pin, separate the side speaker connector (A). [LH] [RH]

30.

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

Cowl Cross Bar Assembly. Components and components location

Component Location

1. Cowl cross bar assembly

Cowl Cross Bar Assembly. Repair procedures

Replacement

• Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.

• When removing with a flat-tip screwdriver or remover, wrap protective tape around the tools to prevent damage to components. • Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface. • Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.

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.	Disconnect the inlet and outlet heater hoses from the heater unit. (Refer to Heating,Ventilation And Air Conditioning - "Heater Unit")

6.	Remove both sides of front seat assembly. (Refer to Front Seat - "Front Seat Assembly")

7.	Remove the main crash pad assembly. (Refer to Crash Pad - "Main Crash Pad Assembly")

8.	Disconnect the steering column connectors. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

9.	Loosen the mounting nuts and through bolts in the frontal area and lower the steering column. (Refer to Steering System - "Steering Column and Shaft")

10.	Loosen the engine room cowl cross bar assembly mounting bolts. Tightening torque : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

11.	Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the floor air duct (A).

12.	Loosen the mounting bolt and nut, remove the accelerator pedal module (A).

13.	Press the lock pin, separate the accelator pedal connector (A).

14.	Remove the rear air duct (A) and then separate the floor carpet (B) backwards.

15.	Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the rear heating duct (A).

16.	Press the lock pin and separate the airbag control module(SRSCM) connector (A).

17.	Disconnect the connector (A) and the mounting wiring fasteners in the front pillar. [Driver's] [Passenger's]

18.	Disconnect the passenger compartment junction box connectors (A).

19.	Disconnect the multi box connectors (A). [Driver's] [Passenger's]

20.

Disconnect the heater and blower unit connector. (1) Loosen the mounting screw, remove the shower duct (A). [LH] [RH] (2) Press the lock pin, separate the evaporator sensor connector (A). (3) Press the lock pin, separate the driver's temperature actuator connector (A). (4) Press the lock pin, separate the mode control actuator connector (A). (5) Press the lock pin, separate the intake actuator connector (A). (6) Press the lock pin, separate the power mosfet connector (A). (7) Press the lock pin, separate the PTC heater connector (A). (8) Press the lock pin, separate the blower motor connector (A). (9) Press the lock pin, separate the PM sensor connector (A). (10) Press the lock pin, separate the auto defogging actuator connector (A) and passenger's temperature actuator connector (B).

21.	Loosen the heater & blower unit front mounting bolt (A). Tightening torque : 3.9 - 5.9 N.m (0.4 - 0.6 kgf.m, 2.9 - 4.3 lb-ft)

22.	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)

23.	Loosen the mounting bolts and remove the cowl croos bar assembly (A). Tightening torque : 16.7 - 25.5 N.m (1.7 - 2.6 kgf.m, 12.3 - 18.8 lb-ft)

24.

To install, reverse removal procedure. • Make sure the crash pad fits onto the guide pins correctly. • Before tightening the bolts, make sure the crash pad wire harnesses are not pinched. • Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly. • Enter the anti- theft code for the radio, then enter the customer`s radio station presets. • Make sure that each of the assembly components operates properly. • Replace any damaged clips (or pin-type retainers).