Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side): 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 REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD Removal

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal

5. REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH Removal

6. REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE Removal

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

8. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

9. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

10. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

11. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Removal

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

13. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(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) Remove the 3 bolts.





(d) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.





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





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(f) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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