Hyundai Elantra CN7: Crash Pad - Body (Interior and Exterior) - Hyundai Elantra CN7 2021-2024 Workshop ManualHyundai Elantra CN7: Crash Pad

Components and components location

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

1. Crash pad assembly
2. Crash pad lower panel
3. Crash pad side cover [LH]
4. Crash pad side cover [RH]

Cluster Fascia Side Panel

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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor cover (A).

2.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

3.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel upper garnish (A).

4.
Loosen the mounting screw, remove the cluster fascia side panel (A).
[4.2" TFT LCD]

[10.25" TFT cluster]

[N Line]

5.
Press the lock pin, separate the cluster fascia side panel connector (A). [N Line]

6.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Cluster Fascia Panel

Components and components location
Components Location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Center fascia panel


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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the photo sensor cover (A).

2.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

3.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the cluster fascia panel upper garnish (A).

4.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center fascia side panel (A).

5.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the center fascia panel (A).

6.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Crash Pad Garnish

Components and components location
Components Location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Crash pad garnish [LH]
3. Crash pad garnish [CTR]
2. Crash pad garnish [RH]

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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).
[LH]

[RH]

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

[RH]

3.
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 screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).

2)
Using screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console side garnish (A).

3)
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish [CTR] (A).

4)
Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

[CTR]
1)
Using screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).

2)
Using screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console side garnish (A).

3)
Loosening the mounting screws, using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad garnish (A).

4.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
Make sure the connector is connected properly.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Crash Pad Lower Panel

Components and components location
Component Location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Crash pad lower panel


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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Remove the cowl side trim.
(Refer to Interior Trim - "Cowl Side Trim")
2.
Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).

3.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover [LH] (A).

4.
Loosen the mounting screws and remove the crash pad lower panel (A).

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

6.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Glove Box

Components and components location
Components Location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Glove box


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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Open the glove box (A).

2.
Press the side of the glove box and remove the glove box (A).

3.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Glove Box Housing Cover

Components and components location
Component Location
[This illustration shows the LHD type. RHD type is symmetrical.]

1. Glove box housing cover


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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Remove the golve box.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Glove Box")
2.
Remove the crash pad side cover [RH].
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Side Cover")
3.
(Remove the crash pad garnish [RH].
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Garnish")
4.
Loosen the mounting screws and bolts, remove the glove box housing cover (A).

5.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
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 panel
2. Steering column shroud lower panel

Repair procedures
Replacement
[Steering column shroud upper panel]
   
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.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the steering column shroud upper panel (A).

   
When removing the shroud upper panel, excessive force may be cause the leather to tear.

2.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).
[Steering column shroud lower panel]
   
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 crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crash Pad - "Crash Pad Lower Panel")
2.
Loosen the mounting screws by turning the steering wheel to the left and right, and remove the steering column shroud lower panel (A).

3.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

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).

6.
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).

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. Crash pad side cover [RH]


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.
   
Take care not to bend or scratch the trim and panels.
1.
Detach the clips, then remove the front door body side weatherstrip (A).
[LH]

[RH]

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

[RH]

3.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

Crash Pad Center Panel

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.
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces without marring the surface.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
1.
Remove the crash pad garnish [CTR,RH].
(Refer to Crash Pad -"Crash Pad Garnish")
2.
Remove the glove box housing cover.
(Refer to Crash Pad -"Glove Box Housing Cover")
3.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Crah Pad -"Crash Pad Lower Panel")
4.
To remove the gear knob & gear boots (A) pull both of it up.

5.
Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the floor console side garnish (A).

6.
After loosening the mounting screw and then using a screwdriver or remover, remove the console upper cover (A).

7.
Press the lock pin separate the console upper cover connector (A).

8.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the A/C & heater controller unit (A).

9.
Disconnect the A/C & heater controller connectors (A) and hose (B).

10.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the AVN keyboard assembly (A).

11.
Press the lock pin, separate the start button connector (A).

12.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

13.
Remove the USB port assembly (A) by pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

14.
Press the lock pin, separate the connectors (A).

15.
Loosen the mounting screws, remove the crash pad center panel (A).

16.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   
Make sure the connector are connected in properly.
Replace any damaged clips (or pin - type retainers).

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.
   
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.
   
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.
   
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 - type retainers).

Cowl Cross Bar Assembly

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.
Put on gloves to prevent hand injuries.
   
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.
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.

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).

16.
Disconnect the airbag control module (SRSCM) connector (A).

17.
Remove the rear air duct (A) and remove the floor carpet (B) from the rear.

18.
Remove the rear air duct (A).

19.
Detach the various connector of front pillar (A).

20.
Disconnect the junction box connectors (A).

21.
Disconnect the multi box connectors (A).

22.
Disconnect the heater & blower unit connectors.
(1)
Loosening the mounting screw, remove the driver shower duct (A).

(2)
Press the lock pin, separate the driver temperature actuator connector (A).

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

(4)
Loosening the mounting screw, remove the passenger shower duct (A).

(5)
Press the lock pin, separate the intake actuator connector (A).

(6)
Press the lock pin, separate the passenger temperature actuator connector (A).

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

(8)
Press the lock pin, separate the blower motor connector (A).

(9)
Press the lock pin, separate the evaporator temperature sensor connector (A).

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)

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)

26.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
   
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 (pin-type retainers).
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