Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

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, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

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.

3. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY LH Removal

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH Removal

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

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

7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

(c) Disengage the claw and separate the hood lock control cable.





(d) Remove the 4 bolts.





(e) Disengage the 2 pins to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.





(f) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.





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(g) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

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