KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the ignition 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 Click here.

  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 Click here.

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH


    1. A01EYU6

      Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. A01EVAC

      Remove the clip.

    2. Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  5. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    Tech Tips

    Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH


    1. A01EWTC

      Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

    2. A01EW81

      Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

  7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01EXTH

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A01ETM3

      Remove the 2 bolts <B>.

    2. w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVFO

        Disengage the 5 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

    3. w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:


      1. A01EVDY

        Disengage the 4 claws, 7 clips and 3 guides to remove the instrument panel sub-assembly.

  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the ignition 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. A01ETJU

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    5. A01EW0W

      Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

      When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

    6. A01ETZ9E01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

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

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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