DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A017B6P

      Disengage the 8 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A017G63

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the clip and claw, and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)


    1. A017BY3

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)


    1. A017EU2

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.

    3. A017CWD

      Disconnect each connector and the aspirator duct.

    4. Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. A017FEG

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. A017CTB

      Disengage the 2 hooks.

    3. A017EHS

      Pull out the driver side knee airbag assembly from the vehicle and support the driver side knee airbag assembly with one hand as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      When removing the driver side knee airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    4. A017D58E01

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the driver side knee airbag connector.

      Note

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

    5. A017F8J

      Disengage the 2 claws and separate the DLC3 from the driver side knee airbag assembly.