PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work 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 LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Detach the 9 claws and remove the panel pad.
REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER RH
Detach the clip and remove the cover.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch:
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the side panel.
w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Remove the side panel and disconnect the connector.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 claws.
Remove the under cover and disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the trim board.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 16 claws.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the sensor.
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.
Remove the finish panel and then disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Detach the 5 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BOX ASSEMBLY
Detach the 5 claws.
Remove the box and then disconnect the connectors.
REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU WITH JUNCTION BLOCK
Rear side:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Front side:
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the steering control ECU with the junction block.
REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering control ECU from the junction block.