Removal [10/2015 - 09/2017]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ]
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 notices before proceeding with work.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2015 - ]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
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 15
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
- Check that the engine switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- Disengage the claw and guides to disconnect the hood lock control lever sub-assembly from the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
*a Hook *b Pin - Disengage 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.
- Using a screwdriver with the tip wrapped in protective tape, release the airbag connector lock.
*a Protective Tape *b Connector Lock - Disconnect the airbag connector to remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.