PROCEDURE
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.
Note
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Remove the lower steering column cover.
for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Click here
for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column: Click here
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the 7 claws and remove the instrument panel airbag.
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.