KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tip:

  • Use the same procedure for the driver side of RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedures listed below are for the driver side of LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE

  1. REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY

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  2. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE COVER

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  3. PRECAUTION

    Note:

    After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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  4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

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

    Note:

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

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

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  6. 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 auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.

      CAUTION:

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

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      Remove the 4 bolts.

    4. Detach the 8 claws to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

      Note:

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

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      Protective Tape

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      Connector Lock

      Detach the clamp.

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