KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Sedan) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   Note

   After turning the ignition 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.

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2. 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.

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3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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4. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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5. REMOVE NO. 1 METER HOOD CLUSTER

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6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

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8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

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9. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for LHD)

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10. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for RHD)

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11. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE (for RHD)

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

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13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WITH DOOR

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with door, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    
    

    1. Check that the ignition switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

       CAUTION:

       Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. 

       Disengage the 7 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with door.

       Note

       When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with door, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. 

       *a	Airbag Connector
       *b	Airbag Connector Lock
       *c	Protective Tape

       Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with door.

       Note

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

14. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    

    
    

    1. Disengage the 8 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag door.