4WD CONTROL ECU (for RHD) REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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 RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure as for the LH side.

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


    1. A019N9N

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    2. A019L8S

      Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.

    3. Disconnect each connector.

    4. Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  7. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE


    1. A019JWR

      Push the No. 1 switch hole base in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.

    2. Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.

  8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A019N7Y

      Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.

    2. A019KVT

      Remove the 2 screws <D>.

    3. Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides.

    4. Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  9. 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 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.

    3. A019NS4

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Disengage the 2 claws and 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.

    5. A019OCKE01

      Disengage the claw to remove the hood lock control cable.

    6. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape

      Note

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

  10. REMOVE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY


    1. A019M7K

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the bolt and 4WD ECU assembly.