KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Front Passenger Side) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary Procedures after parts removed/installed/replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedures	Effects / Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal	Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes)	Stop and start system	for 8GR-FKS: Click here for V35A-FTS: Click here
	Memorize steering angle neutral point	LKA/LDA system	Click here
		Parking support brake system*
		Pre-collision system
		Adaptive high beam system
		Lighting system (EXT) Cornering lights
		Variable gear ratio steering system	Click here
		Parking assist monitor system	Click here
		Panoramic View Monitor system	Click here
	Initialize Rear Door Sunshade System	Rear door sunshade system	Click here
	Initialize power trunk lid system	Power trunk lid system	Click here

*: When performing learning using the GTS.
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Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

CAUTION:

Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
for 8GR-FKS:

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for V35A-FTS:

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CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Note

When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

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REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

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REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:

Deployment Side

When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Place Hands Here

Remove in this Direction

Place your hand in the position shown in the illustration (A) and pull the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw.
Place your hand in the gap (B), pull the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw, and then remove the No. 2 lower instrument panel airbag assembly.

*a	Lock Button
	Release in this Direction
	Protective Tape

While holding the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly with one hand, use a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.

Tech Tips

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

	Place Hands Here
	Remove in this Direction