DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
Note
After the engine switch is turned off, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/o Airbag Cut Off Switch)
*1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH (w/ Airbag Cut Off Switch)
*1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 6 claws.
Disconnect the connector and remove the instrument side panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
*1 | Protective Tape |
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 3 claws and remove the No. 1 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
Place protective tape as shown in the illustration.
Using a moulding remover, detach the 2 claws and remove the No. 2 instrument cluster finish panel garnish.
*A | w/ Entry and Start System | *B | w/o Entry and Start System |
*1 | Protective Tape | - | - |
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/o Sliding Roof)
Detach the 7 claws and 4 clips, and remove the scuff plate.
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH (w/ Sliding Roof)
Tech Tips
Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Floor Under Cover)
Remove the 2 screws.
Detach the 3 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover.
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
Remove the cap nut.
Detach the 2 clips and remove the cowl side trim board.
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and open the hole cover.
Tech Tips
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
*1 | Protective Tape |
w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 16 claws.
w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag:
Remove the 2 bolts.
Detach the 9 claws.
for Automatic Air Conditioning System:
Detach the 2 claws and remove the room temperature sensor.
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the 2 control cables.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel finish panel.
REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE
Detach the 4 claws.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 switch hole cover.
REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (w/ Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.
Disconnect the connector.
Note
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/o Driver Side Knee Airbag)
Detach the 2 claws and disconnect the DLC3.
Remove the 5 bolts and lower instrument panel.
REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU WITH JUNCTION BLOCK
Rear side:
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Remove the bolt and 2 nuts.
Front side:
Disconnect the 3 connectors.
Remove the steering control ECU with the junction block.
REMOVE STEERING CONTROL ECU
Remove the 2 bolts and separate the steering control ECU from the junction block.