Removal [12/2017 - 09/2018]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.
Refer to PRECAUTION [12/2017 - 10/2020]
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 [12/2017 - 10/2020]
- REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3
WARNING:- Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) 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 [12/2017 - 09/2018]
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [12/2017 - 09/2018]
- REMOVE NO. 5 HEATER TO REGISTER DUCT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE NO. 2 SIDE DEFROSTER NOZZLE DUCT
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2
- REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE
- 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.
- Use the same procedure for the opposite side.
*a Lock Button Protective Tape Release in this Direction - Detach the wire harness clamp and remove the No. 2 instrument panel wire.
- Using a screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
Deployment Side - When storing the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
- If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Insert moulding remover B, into the side of the airbag door facing the rear of the vehicle and detach the hooks.
Hold Here - While holding the positions shown in the illustration, move the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly toward you, detach the hook near the front of the vehicle, and then remove the instrument panel passenger airbag assembly.