Removal [09/2015 - ]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).

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 notice before proceeding with work (Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2015 - ] ).
REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
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 [09/2015 - ] ).
REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 18

REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL

Put protective tape around the lower instrument panel.

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*1	Protective Tape

Using a screwdriver, detach the clip and 2 claws to remove the lower instrument panel.

REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

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 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.