Removal [05/2023 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [05/2023 - ]
NOTE:After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- REMOVE NO. 2 DECK BOARD
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE CONSOLE PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE RADIO REMOTE TUNING SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
- REMOVE SHIFTING HOLE COVER ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE BOX
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
- REMOVE BOX PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 10
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR NO. 2 OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE HOOD LOCK CONTROL LEVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 25
- 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 power switch is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
*a Wire Harness Clamp - Detach the hooks and remove the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly.
- Detach the wire harness clamp.
- Detach the claws to disconnect the DLC3.
- Tilt the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the seat and support it with one hand.
*a Lock Button Release in this Direction Protective Tape - Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.NOTE:
When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
HINT:
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.