PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.
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 Click here.
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.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH
for Blank Type:
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the front console upper panel garnish as shown in the illustration.
for 3 Switch Hole Type:
Disengage the 2 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector to remove the front console upper panel garnish.
REMOVE FRONT ASH RECEPTACLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the 2 clips as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector to remove the front ash receptacle assembly.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.
DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
Tech Tips
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel RH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 4 claws.
Disengage the 2 guides.
Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the bolt <B> and screw <D>.
Open the lower instrument panel door.
Remove the 3 screws <D>.
Disengage the 2 clips, 4 guides and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT
for LHD:
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT
for RHD:
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the console box insert.
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the clip and 4 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.
REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH
Remove the 2 clips.
Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.
REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT
Remove the clip and No. 1 console box duct.
REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
Check that the ignition switch is off.
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.
Turn back the carpet.
Disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assembly.