Removal
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
2. REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD (for Separate Type) Removal
3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal
4. REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD Removal
5. 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.
6. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY
HINT
Refer to the procedure up to Remove Rear Console Box Assembly Removal.
7. REMOVE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
8. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH Removal
10. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
11. REMOVE RADIO RECEIVER WITH BRACKET (w/o Navigation System) Removal
12. REMOVE NAVIGATION RECEIVER WITH BRACKET (w/ Navigation System) Removal
13. REMOVE NO. 1 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE Removal
14. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL REGISTER Removal
15. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR Removal
16. REMOVE AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL ASSEMBLY Removal
17. REMOVE SHIFT LOCK CONTROL UNIT ASSEMBLY Removal
18. REMOVE ELECTRICAL KEY OSCILLATOR Removal
19. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX MOUNTING BRACKET Removal
20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal
21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT Removal
22. REMOVE BOX BOTTOM MAT Removal
23. SEPARATE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
24. REMOVE UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
25. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal
26. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal
27. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal
28. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal
29. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
30. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal
31. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
(a) Check that the power 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) Remove the 4 bolts.
(d) Disengage the 2 claws to separate the DLC3.
(e) Disengage the 6 claws and 4 guides to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
(f) Disengage the clamp to separate the wire harness.
(g) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
(h) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.