PRECAUTION
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 notices before proceeding with work Click here.
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 Click here.
REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
| *a | Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Hole |
Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 5 clips and remove the lower center instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.
Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.
DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
for LHD:
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
for RHD:
| *a | Protective Tape |
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and open the cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide.
Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
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.
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 2 hooks to separate 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.
| *1 | No. 1 Interior Illumination Light Assembly |
| *a | Protective Tape |
| *b | Airbag Connector |
| *c | Airbag Connector Lock |
| *d | DLC3 |
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the No. 1 interior illumination light assembly.
Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
Note
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE ECU INTEGRATION BOX RH
Disconnect each connector.
Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and ECU integration box RH.
REMOVE CLEARANCE WARNING ECU ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the clearance warning ECU assembly.