Removal [08/2014 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (See article. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2014 - ] ).
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 (See article. Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2014 - ] ).
- REMOVE REAR NO. 2 FLOOR BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE REAR NO. 3 FLOOR BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE REAR FLOOR BOARD UPPER NO. 3 PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- 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 (See article. Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2014 - 08/2015] Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2015 - ] ).
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See article. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21 ).
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See article. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 22 ).
- DISCONNECT FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM WEATHERSTRIP RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side (See article. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 ).
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 20
- 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 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 3 bolts.
- Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.
- Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Protective Tape - 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.