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

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WARNING:

Follow all safety precautions when working with pyrotechnic components. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .
Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting a connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". For example, this can be done by briefly touching the door striker.

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following:

NOTE:

Make sure the connectors are installed all the way and engage audibly.

Make sure the wires do not get caught.

-- Replace airbag retaining pieces after a deployment.

-- Slide the tab -7- into the mount on the knee airbag bracket.

Fig 1: Disengaging Driver Side Knee Airbag From Hook -2- & Tab -7- & Remove It Downward

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-- Make sure the bolting eye comes into contact between the knee airbag bracket and the instrument panel -6-.

-- Engage the hook -2- on the knee airbag bracket.

-- Tighten the bolts -1 and 8-.

NOTE:

The knee airbag upper mounting points are bolted to the driver side instrument panel cover later.

-- Press the supports up without play and tighten the bolts -4 and 5-.

WARNING:

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.