Removal [08/2013 - ]
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2013 - ] .
- REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2013 - ] .
- REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 14
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 4
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 6
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 21
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 22
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 23
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- Check that the power switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 hooks to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When removing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Disengage the 2 claws to disconnect the DLC3.
- Disconnect the connector and disengage the clamp to remove the wire harness.
- Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Protective Tape *2 Airbag Connector *3 Airbag Connector Lock - Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
- REMOVE TIRE PRESSURE WARNING RESET SWITCH . Refer to REMOVAL [08/2013 - ] - Step 2