PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
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 RH
for LHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
for RHD:
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver LH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel RH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel.
Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and 2 claws to remove the lower instrument panel.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Detach the claw to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 screws <C> and glove compartment door assembly.
Disconnect each connector and each wire harness clamp.
REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the bolt, nut and No. 1 ECU integration bracket.
Remove the 2 nuts and network gateway ECU.