Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)
Detach the 2 clips and remove the deck trim side board LH.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
| *A | for Standard |
| *B | for Ottoman |
| *1 | Fastening Tape |
Detach the clip, fastening tape and remove the battery service hole cover LH.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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 PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Pull the front part of the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach the 6 clips.
Pull the instrument panel finish panel end LH to detach 3 clips and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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 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 detach each wire harness clamp.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
| *1 | Protective Tape |
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.
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 DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the clip and remove 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.