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

  1. PRECAUTION 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to read precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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

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    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]

  2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 24

  3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    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.
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    NOTE:

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

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2018 - 10/2020]

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 13

  5. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH 

    HINT: 

    Use the same procedure for the LH side.

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9

  6. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL RH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 11

  7. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 12

  8. REMOVE NO. 2 CONSOLE UPPER PANEL GARNISH 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4

  9. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:
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    Deployment Side
    • When storing the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.
    1. Check that the power switch is off.
    2. 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.
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      Remove the 2 bolts.

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      Place Hands Here
      Remove in this Direction

      Place your hand in the position shown in the illustration (A) and pull the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw.

    5. Place your hand in the gap (B), pull the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to detach the claw, and then remove the No. 2 lower instrument panel airbag assembly.
    6. While holding the lower No. 2 instrument panel airbag assembly with one hand, use a thin-bladed screwdriver, release the lock button and disconnect the airbag connector.
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      *a Lock Button
      Release in this Direction
      Protective Tape

      HINT: 

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.