KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for the driver side of RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for the driver side of LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

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 battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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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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REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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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 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. Detach the 8 claws to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
  
  Note
  
  When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
5. *1 Protective Tape
  
  *2 Connector Lock
  
  Detach the clamp.
6. 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.

*1	Protective Tape
*2	Connector Lock