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
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.
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.
REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER WITHOUT DOOR AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Remove the 2 screws.
While bending the front of the airbag door, detach the 3 hooks.
Detach the 3 hooks from the rear of the airbag door to remove the instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Connector Lock |
Detach the connector clamp.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger without door airbag assembly.
CAUTION:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.