CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

  1. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY

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  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

    1. Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

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  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the clip.

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    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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

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    2. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

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  7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt <B> and screw <C> or <D>.

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    2. Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

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  9. 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.

  10. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT

    1. Remove the box bottom mat.

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  11. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

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    3. Disconnect each connector to remove the upper console panel sub-assembly.

  12. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT

    1. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the room temperature sensor from the front No. 2 console box insert.

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

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    3. Disengage the clip and 3 guides to remove the front No. 2 console box insert as shown in the illustration.

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  13. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX INSERT

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

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    2. Disengage the clip and 3 guides to remove the console box insert as shown in the illustration.

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  14. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET LH

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

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    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket LH.

  15. REMOVE FLOOR CARPET BRACKET RH

    1. Remove the 2 clips.

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    2. Disengage the 2 guides to remove the floor carpet bracket RH.

  16. REMOVE NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX DUCT (w/ Rear Register Duct)

    1. Remove the clip and the No. 1 console box duct.

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  17. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

    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. Turn back the carpet.

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.

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      Note

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

    5. Remove the 3 bolts and airbag sensor assembly.