FRONT PASSENGER 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 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 notice before proceeding with work Click here.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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3. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)

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4. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)

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5. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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6. 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.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

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8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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

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10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

    
    
    1. 

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       *1	Protective Tape

       Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel.

    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and 2 claws to remove the lower instrument panel.

11. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    
    

    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. Detach the claw to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

    5. Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.

       Note

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