KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   Note

   After turning the engine 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 notice before proceeding with work.

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2. 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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3. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH

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4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH

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5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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7. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY

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8. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH

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

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10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

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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 engine 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 2 hooks and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

       Note

       When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    5. 

       *1	Connector Lock
       	Protective Tape

       Using a screwdriver, pull up and release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

       Note

       When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

       Tech Tips

       Tape the screwdriver tip before use.