FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 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. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


    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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      *1 Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note

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

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD ASSEMBLY


    1. for LHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

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        *1 Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor - -

      2. Disengage the claw and each clamp.

      3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

    2. for RHD:


      1. Disconnect each connector.

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        *1 Cooler (Room Temp. Sensor) Thermistor - -

      2. Disengage the claw and each clamp.

      3. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the cooler (room temp. sensor) thermistor.

    3. Remove the 2 bolts <A>.

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      *a Bolt <A> *b Bolt <C>
      *c Nut <F> *d Clip

    4. Remove the 5 bolts <C> and nut <F>.

    5. Remove the 3 clips.

    6. Disengage the 4 guides and remove the instrument panel safety pad assembly as shown in the illustration.

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      Note


      • Do not damage the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

      • Do not allow the wire harnesses to interfere with the surrounding parts.

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


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      Remove the 2 screws and disengage the 2 clamps.

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      Lean the instrument panel safety pad assembly and disengage the 3 hooks.

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      Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE


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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

      Disengage the clamp.

    2. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.

    3. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

      Note

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