KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing 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 COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH (for RHD)


    1. A01CFL6

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board RH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (for LHD)


    1. A01CCIK

      Remove the clip(A).

    2. Disengage the clip, claw and 2 guides, and remove the cowl side trim board LH.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    1. A01CFFK

      Remove the 2 screws <B>.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides.

    3. A01CE9QE01

      Disengage the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

    4. Disengage the clamp.

    5. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    1. A01CCYO

      Remove the 2 screws <B>.

    2. Disengage the 2 claws and guide.

    3. Disengage the clamp.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for RHD)


    1. A01CC18

      Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.

    2. A01CC11

      Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.

    3. A01CCKN

      Remove the 3 screws <B>.

    4. Disengage the 14 claws and the 3 guides, and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

      A01CCUJ

      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.

  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for LHD)


    1. A01CF0E

      Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the hood lock control cable assembly.

    2. A01CCXK

      Disengage the 3 claws and disconnect the fuel lid lock control cable assembly.

    3. A01CGDM

      Disconnect the fuel filler opening lid lock sub-assembly and remove the fuel lid lock open lever sub-assembly.

    4. A01CCWL

      Remove the 3 screws <B>.

    5. Disengage the 13 claws, clip and the 3 guides and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel as shown in the illustration.

      A01CECJ

      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.

  9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for RHD)


    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.

    3. A01CG1Z

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. A01CERS

      Disengage the 2 hooks and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    5. A01CG8YE01

      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.

  10. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for LHD)


    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.

    3. A01CCJ6

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. A01CF6W

      Disengage the 2 claws to remove the DLC3 from the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    5. Disengage the 2 hooks and separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    6. A01CEM6E01

      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.