Knee Airbag Module

Knee Airbag Module

REMOVAL

1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
2. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
3. Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver.
1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side LH.






NOTE: Using a plastic remover, open the cover - instrument panel side LH.

2. Remove the screws and release the clips and claws.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors, and remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver INN and the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver OUT.






4. Remove the nuts to remove the knee airbag module and disconnect the harness connector.






INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
- Refer to "CAUTION:" of "General Description" before handling the airbag module.
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.

1. Before installation, inspect the following items and replace any faulty part with a new one.
- Airbag module is cracked or deformed.
- Knee airbag module bracket is cracked or deformed.
- Harness and/or connector is cracked, deformed or open.
- Harness wire is exposed.
- Depending on the condition of the beam COMPL - steering, installation of the knee airbag module is difficult.
2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque: Knee airbag module: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)