KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side) REMOVAL

  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 negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER

    1. Disengage the claw to remove the luggage trim service hole cover.

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  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary 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.

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH

    1. Disengage the 10 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

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  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH

    1. Remove the clip.

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    2. Pull the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to disengage the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim sub-assembly LH.

  6. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

    1. Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH.

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  7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH

    1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 claws as shown in the illustration.

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    2. Disengage the 3 guides and remove the instrument side panel LH as shown in the illustration.

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  8. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

    1. Disengage the claw and 2 guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly.

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  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY

    1. Remove the bolt <C> and screw <D> or <E>.

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    2. Disengage the 4 claws, 9 clips and 3 guides to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel assembly.

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  10. 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 power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

    3. Remove the 4 bolts.

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    4. Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

    5. Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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      Note

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

    6. Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Protective Tape
      *2 Airbag Connector
      *3 Airbag Connector Lock

    7. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note

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