KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

  2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT


    1. A003TLX

      Remove the rear floor mat.

  3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX


    1. A003TAA

      Remove the rear deck floor box.

  4. REMOVE BATTERY BOX COVER


    1. A003UZD

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the battery box cover.

  5. 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.

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


    1. A003UIU

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A003SV9E03

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power 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.

    3. A003UNU

      Remove the 2 bolts (upper side).

    4. A003U2R

      Remove the 2 bolts (lower side).

    5. A003T6Y

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides.

    6. A003TMM

      Disconnect the connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

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