Removal

SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEMS: KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (for Front Passenger Side): REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION

CAUTION:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing Service Precautions.

NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:

After the power 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 power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Open the front luggage compartment trim cover and disconnect the cable 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.

4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

5. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

6. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH

HINT
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side Removal.

7. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH Removal

8. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
When storing the front passenger side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

(a) Check that the power 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 3 bolts.





(d) Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.





(e) Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.





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(f) Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.

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