KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY(for Front Passenger Side) REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

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  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.

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  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

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  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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  6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  7. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    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.

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      *a Protective Tape

      Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

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      Remove the 3 bolts.

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      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides in the order shown in the illustration to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When separating the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock

      Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.