Removal [09/2018 - 10/2020]: Procedure

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PRECAUTION

Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2020]

WARNING:

Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2017 - 10/2023]

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 [10/2017 - 09/2019] , or refer to PRECAUTION [09/2019 - 10/2020]

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

NOTE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.

Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]
REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [09/2018 - 10/2020]
REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 7
REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 21
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR PAD PLATE
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 29
REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 30

REMOVE FRONT STEERING CONTROL ECU

Fold back the floor carpet.

Disconnect the 4 connectors from the front steering control ECU.

Remove the 2 nuts and front steering control ECU.