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Removal [08/2016 - 08/2019]: Procedure

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

    Refer to PRECAUTION [08/2016 - 03/2018] , or refer to PRECAUTION [03/2018 - 08/2019]

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    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 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 03/2018] , or refer to PRECAUTION [03/2018 - 08/2019]

  2. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT 

    Refer to REMOVAL [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 03/2018] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2018 - 08/2019]

  3. DISCONNECT NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Check that the power switch is off.
    2. 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.

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    3. Slide the slider to release the lock, and then disconnect the connector.
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      *a Slider
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  4. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [08/2016 - 12/2017] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [12/2017 - 03/2018] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 41 [03/2018 - 08/2019]

  5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:

    When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.

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    Deployment Side
    1. Remove the 2 screws.
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      Lean the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly and disengage the 3 hooks.

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      Disengage the 3 hooks to remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel safety pad sub-assembly.

  6. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE 
    1. Disengage the clamp.
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      *a Protective Tape
      *b Airbag Connector
      *c Airbag Connector Lock
      Wire Harness Clamp
    2. Separate the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the wire harness clamp.
    3. Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the 2 airbag connector locks.
    4. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors to remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire from the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.
      NOTE:

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.