CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the driver side of RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for the driver side of an LHD vehicle.
PROCEDURE
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 auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
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.
REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
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.
Check that the power switch is off.
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.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the hook and pin to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
Note
When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 3 claws to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Connector Lock |
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.