Driver Side Knee Airbag With Igniter, Removing And Installing: Removing

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WARNING:

Follow all Safety Precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS .
Follow all regulations when disposing of pyrotechnic components. Refer to AIRBAG, BELT TENSIONER AND BATTERY CUT-OUT UNITS, STORING, TRANSPORTING AND DISPOSING (PYROTECHNIC COMPONENTS) .

-- Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) cable with the ignition turned on. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Remove the instrument panel cover on the driver side. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the nut -2- with the GND cable connection.

-- Remove the bolts -3 and 4-.

-- Disengage the driver side knee airbag -1- and bracket and remove it as far as possible until the connector disconnects -5-.

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WARNING:

Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

-- Release the connector lock -2- with a small screwdriver -arrow- and disconnect the connector -1-.

WARNING:

Set the airbag down so the impact cushion faces upward.

Bracket, Removing

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-- Unclip the gap cover -3- from the knee airbag mount.

-- Remove the nuts -2 and 5-.

-- Remove the mount -1- from the knee airbag -4-.