KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver 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 LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


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      Text in Illustration
      *a Lower Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel Hole

      Insert a moulding remover as shown in the illustration.

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      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.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE

    for LHD Driver Side: Click here

    for RHD Driver Side: Click here

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD

    for LHD Driver Side: Click here

    for RHD Driver Side: Click here

  6. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER

    for LHD Driver Side: Click here

    for RHD Driver Side: Click here

  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL

    for LHD Driver Side: Click here

    for RHD Driver Side: Click here

  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL


    1. for LHD:


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        Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

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        Disengage the 12 claws, 2 clips and guide.

      3. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

    2. for RHD:


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        *a Protective Tape

        Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws and open the cover.

        Tech Tips

        Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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        Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

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        Disengage the 6 claws, 3 clips and guide.

      4. Disconnect each connector and disengage each clamp to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.

  10. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 1 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.

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. 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.

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      *a DLC3

      Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    6. Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness.

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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock

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

    8. 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.

  11. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD)

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 1 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.

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. 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.

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      Text in Illustration
      *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.

    6. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the No. 1 interior illumination light assembly.

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

    8. 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.

  12. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH (for LHD)


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      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the tire pressure warning reset switch from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.