KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    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.

  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.

    Note

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

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Click here.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH


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      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 2 claws and 4 clips as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G4V7

      Disengage the 2 guides and remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01G8EF

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect the connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    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.

    3. A01G44W

      Remove the 3 bolts.

    4. A01G494

      Disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When removing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    6. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.