Tech Tips
Use the same procedures for LHD and RHD vehicles.
The procedures listed below are for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH
Remove the 7 clips and engine room side cover LH.
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
w/ Navigation System:After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the side panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Detach the 5 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Detach the 8 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the panel pad.
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 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 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 NO. 1 CLEARANCE WARNING BUZZER
Disconnect the connector.
Using a clip remover, detach the clamp and remove the No. 1 clearance warning buzzer.