Removal

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

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. PRECAUTION

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Service Precautions.

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.

3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH Removal

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH Removal

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH

(a) Remove the front door opening trim weatherstrip to the extent necessary to remove the No. 1 lower instrument panel.

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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

(a) Check that the ignition 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) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, release the locking button.





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(d) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector and remove the instrument panel wire.

(e) Remove the 4 bolts.





(f) Disengage the 3 hooks and remove the knee airbag assembly.

8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET

(a) Remove the bolt and the instrument panel bracket.