KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Driver Side) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

   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 Click here.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

   CAUTION:

   Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   Note

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

3. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

   Click here

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

   for LHD Driver Side: Click here

   for RHD Driver Side: Click here

5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD

   for LHD Driver Side: Click here

   for RHD Driver Side: Click here

6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER

   for LHD Driver Side: Click here

   for RHD Driver Side: Click here

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

   for LHD Driver Side: Click here

   for RHD Driver Side: Click here

8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

   Click here

9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

   Click here

10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

    CAUTION:

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

    
    

    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.

    3. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

       When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. 

       Text in Illustration

       *a

       DLC3

       Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    6. Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness.

    7. 

       Text in Illustration

       *a	Protective Tape
       *b	Airbag Connector
       *c	Airbag Connector Lock

       Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    8. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

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

11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    CAUTION:

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

    
    

    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.

    3. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

       When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. 

       Text in Illustration

       *1	No. 1 Interior Illumination Light Assembly
       *a	Protective Tape
       *b	Airbag Connector
       *c	Airbag Connector Lock
       *d	DLC3

       Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    6. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the No. 1 interior illumination light assembly.

    7. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    8. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

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

12. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH (for LHD)

    Click here