KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. 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.

2. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

   Click here

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

   Click here

4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH

   Click here

5. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER ASSEMBLY

   Click here

6. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY (w/ Audio)

   
   

   1. for Radio Receiver Type:

      Remove the radio receiver assembly Click here.

   2. for Radio and Display Type:

      Remove the radio receiver assembly Click here.

7. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Audio)

   Click here

8. REMOVE STEREO OPENING COVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Audio)

   Click here

9. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY

   Click here

10. REMOVE POSITION INDICATOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (except Manual Transaxle)

    Click here

11. REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER (for Manual Transaxle)

    Click here

12. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)

    Click here

13. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (except Manual Transaxle)

    Click here

14. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE

    Click here

15. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE

    Click here

16. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Click here

17. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    
    

    1. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument panel airbag.

    3. Disconnect the connector.

       Note

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