KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Front Passenger Side) REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

   Click here

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX

   Click here

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD

   Click here

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH

   Click here

6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE

   Click here

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. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

   Tech Tips

   Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

   Click here

10. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    for LHD: Click here

    for RHD: Click here

11. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

12. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 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.

    3. 

       Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. 

       Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

    5. 

       Text in Illustration

       *1	Protective Tape

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

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

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