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 SIDE PANEL RH
| *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 RH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel.
Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and 2 claws to remove the lower instrument panel.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 screws <C> and glove compartment door assembly.
Disconnect each connector and detach each wire harness clamp.
REMOVE AIRBAG CUT-OFF SWITCH
Detach the upper 2 claws and remove the switch.