Removal [09/2014 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - ] ).
NOTE:After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2014 - 10/2015] or PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ] ).
- 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.
- REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14 (09/2014 - 10/2015) or PROCEDURE - Step 14 (10/2015 -)
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 (09/2014 - 10/2015) or PROCEDURE - Step 12 (10/2015 -)
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 (09/2014 - 10/2015) or PROCEDURE - Step 13 (10/2015 -)
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15 (09/2014 - 10/2015) or PROCEDURE - Step 15 (10/2015 -)
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 1 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.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Detach the hook and pin to separate the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When separating the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, do not pull the airbag wire harness.
- Detach the 3 claws to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
- Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
- Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 Protective Tape *2 Connector Lock NOTE:When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.