From 08/2009

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:

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, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

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

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

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

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH RH

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

6. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

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

10. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the front passenger side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the engine switch is off.

(b) Check that the cable is disconnected 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.

(c) Put protective tape around the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.





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(d) Remove the 3 bolts.





(e) Disengage the claw and 2 pins to separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

(f) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.





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