Up to 08/2009

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY: 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 SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

4. REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX DUCT 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 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

11. REMOVE CONSOLE REAR END PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE MULTI-MEDIA INTERFACE ECU ASSEMBLY (w/ USB Audio System) Removal

13. REMOVE REAR CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY Removal

14. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Removal

15. REMOVE CENTER AIRBAG SENSOR ASSEMBLY

(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) Disconnect the connector from the center airbag sensor assembly as shown in the illustration.





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

(d) Remove the 3 bolts and center airbag sensor assembly.