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.
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.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side Click here.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH
Tech Tips
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the claw and 2 guides as shown in the illustration.
Disconnect each connector.
Disengage each clamp and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Push the No. 1 switch hole base in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage the 4 claws and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector and remove the No. 1 switch hole base.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Disengage the 2 claws and open the cover as shown in the illustration.
Remove the 2 screws <D>.
Disengage the 8 clips and 2 guides.
Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Check that the engine switch is off.
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.
Remove the 4 bolts.
Disengage the 2 claws and 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
Disengage the claw to remove the hood lock control cable.
Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
| *1 | Protective Tape |
Note
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE 4WD ECU ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the connector.
Remove the bolt and 4WD ECU assembly.