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.
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.
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 LH
Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the claw and clip, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Disengage the 3 claws.
Disengage the guide and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
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 LH 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
Remove the 2 bolts <B>.
Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.
Disconnect each connector 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.
Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.
Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness.
| *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.
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 TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH
Disengage the 2 claws to remove the tire pressure warning reset switch from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.