KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger 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 power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT


    1. Remove the luggage compartment floor mat.

  3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH


    1. Remove the luggage compartment trim cover.

  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

  5. 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.

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH

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    *1 Protective Tape

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

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

    3. w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch:


      1. Disconnect the connector.

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

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    1. Detach the 5 clips and 2 guides.

    2. Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamp and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  8. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY

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    *1 Screw <A>
    *2 Bolt <E>

    1. Remove the 3 screws <A> and 2 bolts <E>.

    2. Detach the 6 clips.

    3. Disconnect the connectors, detach the clamp and remove the glove compartment door assembly.

  9. DISCONNECT GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR STOPPER SUB-ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the 4 screws and disconnect the 2 glove compartment door stopper sub-assemblies from the glove compartment door assembly.

  10. REMOVE NO. 2 GLOVE COMPARTMENT PLATE


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      Detach the 3 claws to remove the No. 2 glove compartment plate from the glove compartment door assembly.

  11. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT PANEL


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      Detach the 8 claws and glove compartment panel from the glove compartment door assembly.

  12. 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.


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      Detach the harness clamp to disconnect the airbag harness from the glove compartment door assembly.

    2. Remove the 4 bolts.

    3. Slightly bend the wall of the glove compartment door, detach the 8 hooks and remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag from the glove compartment door assembly.