DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Knee Airbag)
Note
After turning the ignition 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.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH (for LHD)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the door scuff plate.
Using a screwdriver, detach the 4 clips, 10 claws and 2 guides and remove the door scuff plate.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH (for RHD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)
Remove the clip.
Detach the clip and claw and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
for LHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
for RHD:
Remove the screw.
Detach the 3 clips and 2 guides and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
Disconnect each connector.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (for LHD)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw and 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (for RHD)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the instrument side panel.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 5 clips, claw, and 3 guides.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ORNAMENT (for LHD)
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 clips and remove the instrument cluster finish panel ornament.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PLATE GARNISH (for RHD)
Detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish plate garnish.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 clips.
Disconnect each connector and remove the instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
w/o Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
Detach the 7 clips.
Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
w/ Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts <C>.
Detach the 14 clips.
Disconnect each connector and each cable and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Knee Airbag)
Remove the 4 bolts and airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE TCM
| *A | for LHD: |
| *B | for RHD: |
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the 2 nuts and TCM.