PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
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 (Click here).
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the power switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.
Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
| *2 | Airbag Connector |
| *3 | Airbag Connector Lock |
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH