Up to 08/2009
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Driver Side): REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION
CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
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. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH LH Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal
8. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. 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 engine 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 and 2 hooks to separate the driver side knee airbag assembly.
(e) Disengage the claw to remove the hood lock control cable.
(f) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, disconnect the airbag connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.
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NOTICE:
When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.