KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Driver Side) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

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   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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   REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH

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   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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   REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

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   REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

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   REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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   REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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   DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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   REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    REMOVE SKID CONTROL BUZZER (w/ Pre-collision System)

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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 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. 

       Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. 

       *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. 

       *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.