Removal

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

1. PRECAUTION

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

2. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

(a) Remove the lower steering column cover.

(1) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover and detach the 4 claws.





(2) Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws.

(3) While turning the steering wheel to the right and left, using a screwdriver, detach the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.





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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the cable 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.

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

(b) Remove the 4 bolts.





(c) Detach the 6 claws and 2 guides and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag.

(d) Pull the lock plate to release the connector lock.

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(e) Disconnect the airbag connector.

CAUTION:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

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