PRECAUTION
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (See PageClick here).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 8 claws and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the clip and claw, and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System)
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.
Disconnect each connector.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System)
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 3 claws and 10 clips.
Disconnect each connector and the aspirator duct.
Disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 2 hooks.
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.
When removing the driver side knee airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the driver side knee airbag connector.
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Disengage the 2 claws and separate the DLC3 from the driver side knee airbag assembly.