Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
2. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) Removal
3. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal
4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH Removal
6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal
7. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOULDING Removal
8. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
9. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal
10. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY





(a) Remove the control cable.
(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lock lever.
(c) Remove the 4 bolts.
(d) Detach the clip and remove the driver side knee airbag.
(e) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.