DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.


  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. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH


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      Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.

  3. 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.

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

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    1. Pull the front part of the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach the 6 clips.

    2. Pull the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

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

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    1. Remove the 2 screws.

    2. Detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

    4. Disconnect each connector and each wire harness clamp.

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

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    1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the switch base hole cover from the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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      Remove the bolt.

    3. Remove the screw <C>.

    4. Detach the 5 clips and claw and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

    5. Disconnect each connector.

  9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the driver side knee 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.

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Detach the clip from and the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    5. Detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    6. Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

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