KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are installed, removed or replaced during the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly removal/installation are shown below.

Necessary procedure after parts removed/installed/replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative Functions when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative (-) battery terminal Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 15 to 40 minutes) Stop and start system

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Correct the steering angle neutral point Panoramic view monitor system

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Servo motor initialization Air conditioning system

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Reset slide door close position Power slide door system

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Reset back door close position Back door opener

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Initialize back door lock Power door lock control system

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    B006M99

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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.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

    B006LHC

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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

    for LHD:

    Click here

    for RHD:

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  4. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER LH (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  5. REMOVE CENTER FLOOR CARPET COVER RH (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  6. REMOVE NO. 2 BOX BOTTOM MAT (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  7. REMOVE CENTER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    for Separate Type Console Box:

    Click here

    for Integrated Type Console Box:

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  8. REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

    for Separate Type Console Box:

    Click here

    for Integrated Type Console Box:

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  9. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  10. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Separate Console Box Type)

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  11. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE REAR END PANEL GARNISH (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  12. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  13. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for Integrated Console Box Type)

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  15. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)

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  16. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)

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  17. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    for LHD:

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    for RHD:

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  18. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE

    for LHD:

    Click here

    for RHD:

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  19. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)

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  20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)

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  21. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    for LHD:

    Click here

    for RHD:

    Click here

  22. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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  23. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    B006MEHC01
    B006PCE Deployment Side

    • When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.


    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.

      • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

      B006LHC
    3. B006MCO

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. B006RLYC01
      B006Q1Z Place Hands Here

      Place your hand at the location indicated shown in the illustration, pull the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw.

    5. B006L5KC01
      B006Q1Z Place Hands Here

      Place your hand at the location indicated shown in the illustration, pull the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw and remove it.

      Note

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

    6. B006LZWC01
      *a Connector Lock
      B006PCE Protective Tape
      B006N8A Release in this Direction

      Detach the claw and disconnect the DLC3.

    7. Detach the wire harness clamp.

    8. Using a screwdriver, 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.