FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    B0069A2

    for Type A:

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    for Type B:

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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 notice before proceeding with work.

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  2. 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.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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    Note

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

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  3. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL

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  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

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    B00692L Deployment Side

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

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.


    1. B00286LC01
      *a Connector Lock
      B00692L Protective Tape
      B0069FO Release in this Direction

      Using a screwdriver, release the connector lock and disconnect the airbag connector.

      Note

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

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

    2. Detach the wire harness clamp.

    3. B0026OVC01
      B0069FO Raise in this Direction

      Remove the 2 screws.

    4. Insert moulding remover B into the side of the airbag door facing the rear of the vehicle and bend moulding remover B to detach the hook.

    5. Raise the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration to detach the hook on the side of the airbag door facing the front of the vehicle and remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.