Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER 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 LH Removal

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) Removal

7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

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

11. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the control cable.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lock lever.

(c) Remove the 4 bolts.

(d) Detach the clip and remove the driver side knee airbag.

(e) Disconnect the connector.

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