KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER


    1. A005RE1

      Remove the clip and engine room side cover.

  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


    • w/ Navigation System for HDD:

      After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

    • When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A005VOX

      Remove the 2 screws <A>.

    2. Detach the claw.

    3. A005V8W

      Disconnect the connectors.

    4. Detach the guide and remove the under cover.

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.

    2. Using a moulding remover B, detach the 3 clips and 4 claws.

    3. A00DTIK

      Detach the 2 hooks and remove the side panel.

  5. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A005V1K

      Using a moulding remover B, detach the 2 claws and 4 clips.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the switch hole base.

  6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

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    1. Detach the 4 claws and remove the lower No. 2 steering column cover.

  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Remove the lower steering column cover Click here.

    2. for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column:


      1. Remove the lower steering column cover Click here.

  8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 7 claws and remove the instrument panel airbag.

    3. Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.

    4. Disconnect the connector.

      Note

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