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 Procedure After Parts Removed/Installed/Replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure	Necessary Procedure	Effect/Inoperative when not Performed	Link
Replace lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly	FC stack assembly on-vehicle inspection*	The FC stack assembly may have been damaged.	Click here

*: Perform an on-vehicle inspection of the FC stack assembly only if the vehicle has been subjected to a strong impact.

CAUTION:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Note

If the vehicle is subjected to a strong impact, the cells inside the FC stack assembly may become misaligned, which could result in a hydrogen leak, so follow the procedures here to perform an on-vehicle inspection of the FC stack assembly.

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PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

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 notice before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
  
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  CAUTION:
  
  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  
  If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER FINISH PANEL

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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.
  - If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
3. Remove the 4 bolts.
4. Remove in this Direction
  
  Disengage the hook to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  CAUTION:
  
  Support the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly with hand.
5. *1 Locking Button
  
  *a Protective Tape
  
  Disengage the claws to disconnect the DLC3 connector.
6. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the locking button.
7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

*1	Locking Button
*a	Protective Tape