Removal

SUSPENSION CONTROL: FRONT ACCELERATION SENSOR: REMOVAL

1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System (for HDD):

After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING Removal

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

6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE ACCELERATION SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the sensor connector.

(b) Remove the bolt and acceleration sensor with bracket from the instrument panel reinforcement.





NOTICE:
* Avoid any impact to the acceleration sensor.
* Do not drop the acceleration sensor. If it is dropped, replace it with a new one.
* The acceleration sensor removed from the vehicle must not be placed upside down.