Removal

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

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

for Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Separate Type Yaw Rate Sensor

for Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor: Built-in Type Yaw Rate Sensor

NOTICE:
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices 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.

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. DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP LH

HINT
Disconnect the front door opening trim weatherstrip LH to the extent that allows the removal of the instrument side panel LH.

6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

7. DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel 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) Remove the 4 bolts.





(d) Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.

(e) Disengage the 2 hooks to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.





NOTICE:
When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

(f) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.





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(g) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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