Removal [09/2022 - ]: Procedure
- PRECAUTION WARNING:
Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.
for Gasoline Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]
for HV Model: Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2022 - ]
NOTE:After turning the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) 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.
- DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
for 2GR-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
for A25A-FXS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
for A25A-FKS: Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
WARNING:Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTE:When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
Refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2022 - ]
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL END LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
- REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 5
- REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 6
- REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 14
- REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 15
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 16
- REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 17
- REMOVE LOWER NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY WARNING:
When storing the lower No. 1 instrument panel airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.
Deployment Side - Check that the engine switch (for Gasoline Model) or power switch (for HV Model) is off.
- Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
- Remove the 4 bolts.
- Disengage the 2 claws and 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.
*a Protective Tape *b Airbag Connector *c Airbag Connector Locking Button Release in this Direction Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped with protective tape, release the airbag connector locking button.
- 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.