PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing 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 COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)
Remove the clip.
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)
Remove the clip(A).
Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
Remove the 2 screws <B>.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides.
Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
Remove the 2 screws <B>.
Disengage the 2 claws and guide.
Disengage the clamp.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
Remove the 3 screws <B>.
Disengage the 14 claws and the 3 guides, and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure to follow the order shown in the illustration to avoid damage to the lower instrument panel finish panel.
While supporting the knee airbag, remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.
Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.
Disconnect the fuel filler opening lid lock sub-assembly and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.
Remove the 3 screws <B>.
Disengage the 13 claws, clip and the 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.
Note
Make sure to follow the order shown in the illustration to avoid damage to the lower instrument panel finish panel.
While supporting the knee airbag, remove the lower instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
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 and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped protective tape, disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
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 claws to remove the DLC3 from the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Disengage the 2 hooks and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped protective tape, disconnect the connector and remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.