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 Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedure Effect/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Correct the steering angle neutral point Parking assist monitor system

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Lane departure alert system (w/ Steering Control)

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Pre-crash safety system
Adaptive high beam system
Reset power trunk lid Power trunk lid system

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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. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

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    CAUTION:


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      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.

  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

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

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  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:


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      *a 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:


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        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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      Disengage the claw and guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      *a Hook
      *b Pin

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    5. Disengage the hook and pin to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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

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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Connector Lock

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

    7. 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.