CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the engine 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.
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.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX DOOR KNOB
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE NO. 1 ION GENERATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY
Note
Dropped No. 1 ion generator sub-assembly cannot be used.
Do not subject the No. 1 ion generator sub-assembly to strong impacts, as its case is easily dented and scratched.
Detach the claw and guide.
Remove the 2 nuts.
Disconnect the connector and remove the No. 1 ion generator sub-assembly with air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the claw and remove the air duct sub-assembly from the No. 1 ion generator sub-assembly.