FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. PRECAUTION

   CAUTION:

   Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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   Note:

   After turning the ignition 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.

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2. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL

   for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

   for Sedan:Click here

3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

   1. Check that the ignition 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. 

      *a

      Slider

      Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.

      Note:

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

4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

   for Hatchback, Wagon:Click here

   for Sedan:Click here

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

   CAUTION:

   When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

   1. 

      Remove the 2 screws.

   2. 

      Lean the upper instrument panel assembly and disengage the 3 hooks.

   3. 

      Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the upper instrument panel assembly.

6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

   1. 

      *a	Airbag Connector
      *b	Airbag Connector Lock
      *c	Protective Tape

      Disengage the clamp.

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

   3. Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

      Note:

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