Removal [04/2013 - ]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2013 - 06/2014] , or refer to PRECAUTION [06/2014 - 10/2016] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]

NOTE:
After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

Refer to PRECAUTION [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PRECAUTION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2020 - ]
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) 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 [04/2013 - 06/2014] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [06/2014 - 08/2015] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 11/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [11/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2023 - ]
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7 [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [04/2013 - 08/2015] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [08/2015 - 10/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [10/2016 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8 [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [04/2013 - 10/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [09/2020 - ]
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [04/2013 - 10/2016] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [10/2016 - 10/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 23 [10/2017 - 09/2020] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24 [09/2020 - ]

REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

WARNING:

When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

Check that the engine switch is off.
Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
WARNING:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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*a	Protective Tape

Apply protective tape to the area shown in the illustration.

Remove the 3 bolts.

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Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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NOTE:

When separating the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

HINT:

Separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly from inside the vehicle.

Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.

*a	Protective Tape
*b	Airbag Connector
*c	Airbag Connector Lock

Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.
NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.