PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER LH
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.
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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
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Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel RH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT
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Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 2 claws as shown in the illustration and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Disconnect each connector and each clamp.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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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.
Remove the bolt.
Remove the screw.
Detach the 5 clips and claw and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
Disconnect each connector.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lock lever.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the clip and remove the driver side knee airbag.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE DRIVER MONITOR ECU ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 5 connectors.
Remove the 2 nuts and ECU unit.
Remove the 2 nuts and network gateway ECU.
Note
Avoid any impact to the network gateway ECU.
Do not drop the network gateway ECU. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
Remove the 2 nuts.
Detach the guide and remove the suspension control ECU.
Note
Avoid any impact to the suspension control ECU.
Do not drop the suspension control ECU. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
Remove the 2 nuts and driver monitor ECU assembly.
Note
Avoid any impact to the driver monitor ECU assembly.
Do not drop the driver monitor ECU assembly. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.