DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

   Note

   After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

2. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH

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3. 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

   When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL ORNAMENT

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7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

   CAUTION:

   When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

   
   

   1. Check that the engine switch is off.

   2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

   3. 

      Remove the 4 bolts.

   4. Detach the clip from and the driver side knee airbag assembly.

   5. Detach the claw to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the driver side knee airbag assembly.

   6. Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.

   7. Disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

      When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.