Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE TO 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:





* When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Testing and Inspection.
2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH Removal

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 1 clips and the 2 claws and remove the panel.





6. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 bolts detach the claw and front passenger side knee airbag.





(b) Disconnect the connector.

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