Removal [07/2015 - ]: Procedure

PRECAUTION
WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing. Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2015 - ]

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 notices before proceeding with work. Refer to PRECAUTION [07/2015 - ]
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
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 [07/2015 - ]
REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER RH
HINT:

Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side. Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 32
REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 33

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.

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Disengage the 5 claws and 2 guides to separate the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly.

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NOTE:

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

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

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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.