STOP LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. 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 Click here.

    Note

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

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A0160BJE01

      Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

    2. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

    3. A0161H2

      Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    1. A016285

      Disengage the 4 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.

  4. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH


    1. A015ZPA

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips to remove the side instrument panel LH.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0161PQE01

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

    3. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.

    4. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A0160VQ

      Disengage the 7 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    1. Check that the engine switch is off.

    2. 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.

    3. A0160SH

      Disengage the claw and separate the hood lock control cable.

    4. A0160VX

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    5. A0161L3

      Disengage the 2 pins and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    6. Disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

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

  8. REMOVE STOP LIGHT SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A015ZEYE01

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. A015YH4E01

      Loosen the stop light switch lock nut and remove the stop light switch assembly.