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
Remove the 6 clips and cowl top ventilator louver RH.
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 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 moulding remover B, detach the 4 clips and remove the instrument panel ornament.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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.
Remove the screw <C>.
Detach the 5 clips and claw and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.
Disconnect each 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 wire harness clamp.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
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 4 bolts.
Detach the clip from and the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the 2 nuts and No. 1 ECU integration bracket.
Remove the 2 nuts and network gateway ECU.