Removal

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

1. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER LH Removal

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
- w/ Navigation System:
After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

3. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Removal

4. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE Removal

5. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

7. REMOVE INNER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL BRACKET COVER LH Removal

8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL Removal

9. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY






(a) Remove the 5 bolts and driver side knee airbag.
(b) Disconnect the connector.
NOTICE:
When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.