KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Driver Side) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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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  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

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  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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

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  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  9. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  10. REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER ASSEMBLY (w/ Pre-crash Safety System)

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  11. 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 power switch is off.

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

      CAUTION:

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

    3. A0021N4

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. A0020N7C01
      *a Pin
      *b Clamp

      Disengage the 2 pins and clamp 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. A0021WRC01
      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock
      *d DLC3

      Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    6. Using a screwdriver with its 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.