CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for the LHD vehicle and RHD vehicle.
The procedures listed below are for the LHD vehicle.
PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (w/ Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
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 FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
w/ Sliding Roof:
w/o Sliding Roof:
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH CUSHION
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL (w/o Passenger Side Knee Airbag)
REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE NO. 1 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw and No. 1 air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONER AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the screw and air conditioner amplifier assembly.