KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

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

Necessary Procedures after parts removed / installed / replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects / Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal

w/ Power Back Door System:

Reset back door close position

 Power back door system

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PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

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    Note

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

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  3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER BEZEL GARNISH

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  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

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  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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    B003KT0 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 ignition 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.

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    3. B003KTC

      Remove the 4 bolts.

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      B003QBX Place Hands Here

      Place your hands 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 clip.

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      B003QBX Place Hands Here

      Place your hands 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 clip and remove it.

      Note

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

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      *a Connector Lock
      B003KT0 Protective Tape
      B003OFB Release in this Direction

      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.