PRECAUTION
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Click here).
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
| Specification | Waiting Time |
|---|---|
| w/o Telematics transceiver | 60 sec. |
| w/ Telematics transceiver | 120 sec. |
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Disengage the 7 claws, 4 clips and guide, and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
A part of the clip remains on the vehicle side.
w/ Illumination:
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
Remove the clip.
Disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for LHD)
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 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for RHD)
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 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH
Using moulding remover B, disengage the 6 clips and remove the instrument panel garnish LH as shown in the illustration.
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
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.
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 |
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.