Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).
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 notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- 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 [09/2015 - ] ).
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 19
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
- REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- Detach the claw to remove the front passenger side knee airbag assembly.
- Using a screwdriver release the airbag connector lock.
- Using a screwdriver, disconnect the airbag connector.NOTE:
When disconnecting airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.