Tech Tips
Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.
The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK BOARD ASSEMBLY (w/o Spare Tire)
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire)
Detach the 2 clips and remove the deck trim side board LH.
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
*A | for Standard |
*B | for Ottoman |
*1 | Fastening Tape |
Detach the clip, fastening tape and remove the battery service hole cover LH.
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM AUXILIARY BATTERY NEGATIVE 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.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
*1 | Protective Tape |
Apply protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using moulding remover D, detach the 6 clips and remove the instrument side panel RH.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Detach the 4 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
*1 | Protective Tape |
Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel.
Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and 2 claws to remove the lower instrument panel.
REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Check that the power switch is off.
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.
Remove the 3 bolts.
Detach the claw to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.
Note
When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Remove the 5 screws <C> and glove compartment door assembly.
Disconnect each connector and detach each wire harness clamp.
REMOVE NO. 2 AIR DUCT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Remove the screw.
Detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 air duct sub-assembly.
REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the screw and air conditioning amplifier assembly.