PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) 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 auxiliary battery negative (-) 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
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 3 bolts.
Detach the claw to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
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 NETWORK GATEWAY ECU
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the bolt, nut and No. 1 ECU integration bracket.
Remove the 2 nuts and network gateway ECU.