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
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 NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws.
Remove the under cover and disconnect the connector.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the trim board.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the 4 claws and remove the front passenger 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 DOOR KNOB
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the knob.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Remove the 4 bolts.
Detach the 4 claws.
Remove the finish panel and then disconnect the connector.
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the screw and amplifier.