KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Driver 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. 1 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:

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for V35A-FTS:

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Memorize steering angle neutral point LKA/LDA system

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Parking support brake system*
Pre-collision system
Adaptive high beam system

    Lighting system (EXT)

  • Cornering lights
Variable gear ratio steering system

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Parking assist monitor system

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Panoramic View Monitor system

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Initialize Rear Door Sunshade System Rear door sunshade system

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Initialize power trunk lid system Power trunk lid system

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*: 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


  1. 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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  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. 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.

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    Note

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

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH

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  10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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    B006GBM Deployment Side

    • When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. 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.

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. B006CH2C01
      B006BJ7 Place Hands Here
      B006DHE Remove in this Direction

      Place your hand at the location shown in the illustration and pull the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw to remove it.

    5. While holding the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with one hand, perform the following procedure.


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        B006DHE Push and release the lock
        B006B42 Pull Out

        Detach the wire harness clamp.

      2. Detach the claw and disconnect the DLC3.

      3. Move the lock of the hood lock control lever in the direction indicated by the black arrow to release it, and then pull it out in the direction indicated by the white arrow.

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        *a Lock Button
        B006DHE Release in this Direction
        B006GBM Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.

        Note

        When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.