KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Driver Side) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. 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.

  2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD

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  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

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  4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

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  5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

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  6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE

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  7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

    Note

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

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

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  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. 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.

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      Apply protective tape at the position shown in the illustration.

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

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      Disengage the 6 claws and 3 guides to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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