REMOTE ENGINE STARTER ECU REMOVAL

  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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 notice 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 PANEL GARNISH RH

    1. Disengage the 3 claws, 2 clips and 8 guides to remove the front panel garnish RH.

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

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

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

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

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip RH.

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  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Disengage the 3 guides to remove the instrument side panel RH as shown in the illustration.

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

    1. Disengage the 4 claws.

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    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  9. 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 ignition 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. Remove the 3 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the 3 claws to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      Note

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

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

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

  10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

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    2. Open the lower instrument panel door.

    3. Remove the 3 screws <C> or <D>.

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    4. Disengage the 2 clips and guide.

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    5. Disengage the glove compartment light as shown in the illustration.

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    6. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel sub-assembly.

  11. REMOVE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER ECU

    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the nut and remote engine starter ECU.

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