Removal
NOTE: Do not open the cover or the case of the ECU and variouselectrical devices unless absolutely necessary. (If the IC terminals are touched, the IC may be destroyed by
static electricity.)
1. REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
a. Remove the front door scuff plate LH.
b. Remove the clip and cowl side trim LH.
c. Remove the lower finish plate.
d. Remove the lower center finish panel.
e. Remove the 2 bolts and lower finish panel.
f. Disconnect the hook lock control cable.
2. REMOVE LOWER NO.2 PANEL
a. Remove the front door scuff plate RH.
b. Remove the clip and cowl side trim RH.
c. Remove the No.2 under cover.
d. Remove the 2 bolts, 2 screws and lower No.2 panel.
3. REMOVE FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
a. Remove the center lower cluster finish panel.
b. Remove the 3 clips and center floor carpet covers.
c. Remove the 6 screws and lower center finish panel.
d. Disconnect the shift control cable.
e. Disconnect the 3 connectors.
f. Remove the 4 nuts and floor shift assembly.
4. REMOVE NO.1 BRACE
a. Remove the 2 nuts and shift control cable bracket.
b. Remove the 2 nuts, 3 bolts and No.1 brace.
c. Remove the air ducts.
5. REMOVE AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the airbag sensor connectors.
NOTE: Remove the connectors with the airbag sensor assembly installed.
b. Using a torx wrench, remove the 3 screws and airbag sensor assembly.
Torx wrench: T40 (Part No.09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)