CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
Note
After turning the ignition 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.
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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (for Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (except Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (for Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (except Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (except Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH CUSHION (for Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL CUSHION (except Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (for Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (except Double Swing Out Type Back Door)
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
| *a | Connector Lock |
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Protective Tape |
Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver, release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.