Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION:
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.

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 LH Removal

4. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Air Conditioning System) Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Air Conditioning System) Removal

7. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 4 bolts.





(b) Disengage the 2 hooks.





(c) Pull out the driver side knee airbag assembly from the vehicle and support the driver side knee airbag assembly with one hand as shown in the illustration.





NOTICE:
When removing the driver side knee airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(d) Disconnect the tire pressure warning reset switch connector.





(e) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the driver side knee airbag connector.

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

(f) Disengage the 2 claws and separate the DLC3 from the driver side knee airbag assembly.





8. REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH Removal