Driver Side Knee Airbag Assembly: Removal
- DISCONNECT CABLE TO 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.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
- REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
- Remove the control cable.
- Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the lock lever.
- Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag.
- Disconnect the connector.NOTE: When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.