KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the driver side of RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for the driver side of an LHD vehicle.


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Click here.

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice 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.

  3. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the center instrument cluster finish panel.

    2. Detach the 9 clips and guide.

    3. Disconnect the connector and remove the center instrument cluster finish panel.

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument panel finish panel end LH.

    2. Detach the 5 clips and 2 guides and remove the instrument panel finish panel end LH.

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

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    1. Remove the 3 screws <A>.

    2. Detach the 2 claws.

    3. Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the instrument side panel LH.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 7 clips and remove the instrument side panel LH.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    *1 Protective Tape

    1. Put protective tape around the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

    2. Using a moulding remover, detach the 4 clips and remove the No. 1 instrument panel garnish sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY

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    1. Detach the 9 clips and guide.

    2. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel safety pad 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 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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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Detach the hook and pin to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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

    5. Detach the 3 claws to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      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.

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      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Connector Lock

      Note

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