Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

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

NOTICE:
After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Instrument Cluster Finish Panel)

Removal

3. DISCONNECT NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Check that the power switch is off.

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

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

(c) Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.





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

4. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

(a) Remove the 2 screws.





(b) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, lean the instrument panel and disengage the 3 hooks as shown in the illustration.





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NOTICE:
Do not damage the deployment surface of the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

(c) Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the upper instrument panel assembly.





6. REMOVE NO. 3 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE

(a) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.





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(b) Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 3 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.

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