KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for TMMK Made Driver Side) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    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 Click here.

  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 Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. B000JR7E01

      Disengage the 2 claws (A) in the direction indicated by the arrows (1) shown in the illustration.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws (B) in the direction indicated by the arrows (2) shown in the illustration.

    3. Disengage the 6 claws (C) to remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B000MCM

      Remove the clip.

    2. Pull the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH as shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. B000H81

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. B000IQ4

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. B000H4N

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B000M0W

      Remove the bolt <B> and screw <C> or <D>.

    2. B000HTR

      Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

  9. 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.


    1. Check that the engine 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. B000LAQ

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    5. B000MX9

      Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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

    6. B000JIHE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

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

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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