Removal [10/2018 - 07/2022]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
NOTE:After turning the ignition 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 INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
for Gasoline Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]
for HV Model: Refer to REMOVAL [10/2018 - 07/2022]
WARNING:- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2018 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH
HINT:
Use the same procedure as for the LH side.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
See step 5
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT CENTER COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH CENTER PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- DISCONNECT HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [10/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13 [08/2021 - 07/2022]
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Deployment Side - When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
- Check that the ignition 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.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Disengage the claws 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.
- 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.
HINT:
Refer to How to Connect or Disconnect Airbag Connector: Refer to HOW TO CONNECT OR DISCONNECT AIRBAG CONNECTOR [10/2018 - ]