Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM: FRONT PASSENGER 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 SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
HINT: Refer to the procedures up to "REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY" Removal.

6. REMOVE SIDE NO. 1 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly
7. REMOVE SIDE NO. 2 DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT Disassembly
8. REMOVE DEFROSTER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY Disassembly
9. REMOVE NO. 3 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT Disassembly
10. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors and remove the instrument panel wire from the front passenger airbag.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

(b) Remove the 2 screws.